ODI World Cup: Jonny Bairstow Hits 2nd Ball Six, Achieves 'Historic First' To Start Off 2023

England opener Jonny Bairstow started World Cup 2023 in a grand fashion, hammering a six just on the 2nd ball of the tournament, bowled by Trent Boult.

New Zealand's stand-in skipper Tom Latham invited England to bat first after winning the toss in ENG vs NZ ODI World Cup 2023 tournament opener.

For England, Jonny Bairstow came out to bat as an opener. He played a dot first ball and the second delivery of the over was hit for a huge six towards the leg side.

Bairstow's six-hitting act helped him register a rare record in ODI World Cup history.

For the first time in the five-decade history of ODI World Cups, the first scoring shot of the tournament was a six.

For the first time in the 12 editions of ODI World Cups held before, the team started their scoring with a six in the first match of the ODI World Cup tournament.