Super 12 Group 1: England defeat New Zealand to stay alive in the tournament
The England Cricket Team registered a commanding win over table topper New Zealand to stay alive in the tournament played at the Gabba, Brisbane on Tuesday.
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first.
Jos Buttler put the pressure right from word go putting Kiwi bowlers under pressure
while Hales kept hitting shots with ease. Buttler was given a reprieve as Kane
Williamson could not hold the catch as the umpire decided to go with the third umpire.
The third umpire changed the decision to not out. Buttler
and Hales kept the momentum going for England hitting shots easily. At the end
of the first six overs, England's openers scored 48 without losing any wickets.
Buttler and Hales looked in great touch keeping the
scoreboard ticking. Hales completed fifty off 39 putting enough pressure on
Kiwis bowling. Santer deceived Hales with a simple stumping to end 81 runs
opening the partnership laying a strong foundation for a big total. Moeen Ali was
promoted to number 3 but could not contribute many runs caught by Boult.
Buttler showed his class by completing fifty off 35 balls. He
showed intent on keeping the pressure on Kiwi pacers. Liam Livingstone demonstrated
hitting abilities to keep the momentum going for England. Lockie Ferguson shattered
the stumps as England tried hitting big shots. Livingstone and Buttler added 45
runs for the 3rd wicket.
A superb piece of fielding by Williamson and a great gather by
Southee resulted in the run out of Buttler. England posted 179 for 5 at the end
of 20 overs.
Chasing 180 runs to win, a lovely catch by Buttler ended Conway’s
innings. Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid started the innings for England. Finn Allen showed
some intent against disciplined England before fell to Sam Curran caught at
deep midwicket by Stokes. At the end of the first six overs, New Zealand made 40
for 2.
Mark Wood bowled with pace and created enough pressure on
New Zealand batters, especially Kane Williamson. Moeen Ali dropped a sitter
getting rid of Glenn Phillips. On other hand, Williamson struggled with his
timing. Phillips attacked the England bowling, especially Adil Rashid, and
completed fifty off 25 balls.
Stokes was bought into the attack and eventually dismissed
Kane Williamson caught by Adil Rashid at short third man. Williamson and
Phillips added 91 runs for the 3rd wicket. The England pace bowlers
with Mark Wood, Woakes, and Curran bowled with accuracy in death overs as they
won the match by 20 runs.
England 179 for 5 in 20 overs ( Buttler 72, Hales 52,
Ferguson 2/45) beat New Zealand 159 for 8 in 20 overs ( Phillips 62, Williamson
40, Curran 2/26, Woakes 2/33) by 20 runs.
For his 73 off 47 balls, Jos Buttler was named the player of
the match award. With this win, England moved to the second spot with 5 points.
They play their last Super 12 match against Sri Lanka.
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