(Watch) Joe Root have funs playing reverse scoop shot in the England Vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 match.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 commenced on Thursday, October 05 with an exciting clash between England and New Zealand. New Zealand’s captain, Tom Latham, won the toss and chose to field, a decision that paid off when Matt Henry dismissed the opener, Dawid Malan, in the eighth over of the innings.

With Malan out, England’s dependable batsman, Joe Root, took to the crease, wasting no time in making an impact. On just the 12th ball he faced, Root surprised the crowd with an incredible reverse-scoop shot off Trent Boult, sending the ball sailing over third man for a massive six. This audacious shot left spectators in awe as Root marked his presence on the grand stage of the World Cup.

Here is the scoop shot shot from Joe Root: