NZ 28-1published at 5.1 overs
Yeah, the pressure tells on Sam Curran as he concedes a run.
From his 13th ball.
Criminal.
Summary
New Zealand hammer holders England by nine wickets
Conway hits brilliant 152 not out and Ravindra smacks superb unbeaten 123
Kiwis reach their target with 13.4 overs to spare
England labour to 282-9 - Root hits 77 and Buttler makes 43
Henry takes 3-48 for Black Caps
NZ 28-1published at 5.1 overs
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialAll the runs so far have come off Woakes. I wonder if Sam Curran is feeling the pressure?
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Prakash Wakankar
BBC Test Match SpecialWoakes errs in line and pays the penalty. What started as a good over turns into another expensive one.
NZ 27-1published at 5 overs
Target 283
Woakes' woes continue.
The first isn't a bad ball, but Rachin Ravindra gets a stroke of luck as he flashes outside off stump and the ball sails in the air, but past the point fielder for four more.
The second isn't luck. It's down the leg side and Ravindra helps it on its way.
Woakes just can't seem to find any rhythm today.
Postpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Prakash Wakankar
BBC Test Match SpecialFantastic effort from Sam Curran. Two maidens in the powerplay, when have we seen that in a white-ball game?
Not very often.
NZ 19-1published at 4 overs
Target 283
Chris Woakes is struggling at one end while Sam Curran is unplayable at the other.
He has a big appeal for lbw on Devon Conway but decides not to review, as it's probably too high. He then nips one past the outside edge with a bit of extra bounce.
Back-to-back maidens from the all-rounder. Class.
Postpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialFar too short from Chris Woakes.
NZ 19-1published at 3 overs
Target 283
Four more!
Too short this time from Woakes and Ravindra cashes in.
Postpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Kevin Howells
BBC Test Match Special commentatorLovely shot from Ravindra. There have been some superbly timed shots which makes you think there are runs to be scored here.
NZ 15-1published at 2.4 overs
Hmmm.
Chris Woakes has not quite been at his consistent best. Rachin Ravindra is tied down with nought from six balls before he gets a gift on leg stump that he can clip away for four.
NZ 10-1published at 2 overs
Target 283
A wicket maiden.
The perfect start for Sam Curran.
Postpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialNot the ball Sam Curran would have wanted to start this World Cup, not what Will Young would have wanted to start either.
He's glanced it down the leg side and into the gloves of Jos Buttler.
Postpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThe finger goes up and Young is gone first ball. Just the littlest of tickles.
England have the breakthrough that they sorely wanted. Sam Curran has burgled a wicket.
WICKETpublished at 1.1 overs
Young c Buttler b Curran 0 (NZ 10-1)
Sam Curran strikes with his first ball!
It's a fortunate one for Curran as Will Young is strangled down the leg side, but he won't care in the slightest.
The batter will be furious with that. England have the early breakthrough they needed.
Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match Special commentatorA couple of lovely boundaries from Devon Conway. The second of them was sumptuous through the covers.
NZ 10-0published at 1 over
Target 283
Too full again from Woakes, and driven for four again by Conway.
That was glorious, straight out of the textbook.
A positive start for the Black Caps.
NZ 4-0published at 0.1 overs
Target 283
Hello!
Devon Conway drives the first ball firmly for four.
Postpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Here we go then.
Jos Buttler leads England out with a skip and a swish of his arms, followed by New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Will Young.
It'll be England's Mr Reliable, Chris Woakes, to take the first over.
Meet the England team with Reece Topleypublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Image source, Getty Images/BBC SportNew Zealand's chase will start shortly but before then, why not take some time to get to know England's players a little better?
BBC Sport have teamed up with fast bowler Reece Topley to give you the down low on the England squad that are attempting to defend the World Cup.
Who is the dad of the group? Who thinks he is the best at most things the squad do? Who is the fan favourite?
Postpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 5 October 2023
Harry Brook's cameo of 25 from 17 balls probably sums up England's entire innings, to be honest.
It was fun, it had a little bit of everything, but wasn't quite their best.