ODI World Cup 2023: Best XI of Second Week
Following the second week's cricketing action, it's time to take a look at the performance of the 11 players who will form the best team.
3. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson played his first match of the World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh in Chennai. Leading the team for the first time in this tournament, Williamson emerged victorious at the toss against his counterpart Shakib Al Hasan. The Kiwi skipper put the Bangla side to bat first and his decision worked as New Zealand bowlers contained Bangladesh on 245 only.
Chasing the total, the 2019 World Cup runners-up lost Rachin Ravindra in the third over of the game. Following the youngster’s dismissal, the veteran Williamson came out in the middle to support Devon Conway. Both batters kept patience and exhausted the Bangla bowlers with their calm batting attitude.
Along with Conway, Williamson stitched an 80-run partnership and kept the team in the chase. Conway went back to the pavilion after scoring 45 off 59 but Williamson continued his onslaught against the bowlers. The star player stitched a 106-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell and took his side close to the target. The 33-year-old’s innings came to a halt when he suffered a thumb fracture while countering Taskin Ahmed in the 38th over. He retired and returned to the dugout after scoring an unbeaten 78 off 107.
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