England vs New Zealand: England spinners fail to find their groove in World Cup opener

Defending champions England suffered a resounding nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their ODI World Cup opener. England’s spinners, Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, struggled to make an impact, with high economy rates and no wickets. The spin-friendly Indian pitches proved challenging for them, and their lack of preparation and the pressure of the match affected their performance.