Jimmy Neesham’s 58 from 39 balls were not enough for England to pull off the highest run chase of 389 in the World Cup against Australia at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.
Rachin Ravindra hit his second century of the tournament as New Zealand attempted to chase down Australia’s 388 in their World Cup clash on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Ravindra, who scored 123 in the opening win over England, reached three figures from 77 balls with seven fours and five sixes.
He had shared in a 96-run partnership for the third wicket with Daryl Mitchell as New Zealand attempted to pull off the second highest successful chase in one-day international cricket.
When Ravindra reached his century, New Zealand were 262-4 in the 36th over. Mitchell made 130 last time out against India and on Saturday reached another half-century off 42 balls with six fours and one six.
However, when he moved onto 54 he was dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa after holing out to long-on.
Earlier, Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with 109 and David Warner made 81 for Australia who are seeking a fourth win in six games.
New Zealand started the day with four wins and one defeat.
To defeat Australia they will have to pull off the second highest successful chase in one-day international cricket.
