World T20, 2016 Photos

World T20 Semis: England Hammer New Zealand To Sail Into Final

March 30, 2016 23:14

England thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final at the Feroz Shah Kotla to qualify for the final.

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England won the toss and chose to bowl in the first semi-final against New Zealand and they struck early by removing Martin Guptill for 15. (Picture credit: AFP)
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However, Colin Munro and Kane Williamson shared a 74-run stand for the second wicket and put New Zealand on course for a big total.
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Munro, in particular, was aggressive and he was on course to register a fifty.
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With the Munro-Williamson partnership going strong, New Zealand aimed at a score near 170-180.
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However, Moeen Ali broke the partnership when he had Williamson caught for 32 as England fought back.
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Munro missed out on a fifty and New Zealand needed Corey Anderson and Ross Taylor to fire.
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However, Ben Stokes and Chris Jordan bowled splendidly at the death to restrict New Zealand's progress.
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Stokes, in particular, was superb as he picked up three wickets to emerge with figures of 3/26.
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England gave away just 20 runs in the last four overs as New Zealand were restricted to 153/8.
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Chasing 154, Jason Roy and Alex Hales got England off to a breezy start
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Roy, in particular, carted the New Zealand bowling to all parts of the Kotla to register his maiden fifty.
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Ish Sodhi gave New Zealand a chance when he picked up two quick wickets. He bowled Roy for 78 and dismissed Eoin Morgan for 0.
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This was Morgan's second golden duck at the Kotla, having fallen for a first-ball duck against Afghanistan.
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However, Joe Root and Jos Buttler ensured there were no hiccups as they thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets to sail into the final of the World T20 in Kolkata.

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