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ICC World Cup ENG vs NZ Highlights: Hosts march into semis with clinical victory

Kiwis were never in the chase once their top four crumbled
Last Updated : 03 July 2019, 17:23 IST
Last Updated : 03 July 2019, 17:23 IST

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17:1803 Jul 2019

England back to destructive best

This chase never looked like it would happen. The pitch was super slow, the target was stiff and the only person who could make a meal of it was Kane Williamson. He was run out in the most unfortunate way, and then Ross Taylor gifted his wicket to the English to seal the game then and there.

Latham and Neesham put on a 50-run stand but the latter was taken out by home hero, Mark Wood. The rest of the batting hung around a bit before eventually folding 5 overs before the designated number.

Ah Kiwis, what can you say? They have surrendered meekly three times in a row now, and this poses serious problems for Williamson & co. The openers are horribly out of touch, in fact pretty much everyone other than the skipper is unable to buy a few runs. Tom Latham encouragingly found some form on a difficult pitch today.

But there is nothing to worry about for England. Their openers are fit and running, look as dashing as ever, their bowlers' performance have been clinical these past two games. The only concern will be the somewhat dodgy form of Adil Rashid.

Do join us tomorrow when Afghanistan take on West Indies, with both teams playing for pride, looking to sign off their campaigns with a victory. See you then!

17:1703 Jul 2019

17:1403 Jul 2019

NZ 186 (45 overs)

Trent Boult is the last man in

44.6 Rashid to Boult, OUT, it is all over. Proper leg spinner, draws him forward, he drags the foot out of the crease and Jos effects an easy stumping

Boult st Buttler b Rashid 4(7)

17:0603 Jul 2019

NZ 181/9 (43.5 overs)

43.5 Wood to Henry, OUT, bowled! Simple length delivery, Matt had backed away and the stumps are shattered

Henry b Wood 7(13)

17:0303 Jul 2019

NZ 180/8 (43 overs)

42.1 Rashid to Henry, DOT.

42.2 Rashid to Henry, 1 run, short and wide, cut to sweeper cover

42.3 Rashid to Southee, DOT, googly read well and defended

42.4 Rashid to Southee, DOT, googly again, well adjusted to play to the leg side

42.5 Rashid to Southee, 1 run, slogs this to deep mid wicket

42.6 Rashid to Henry, 2 byes.

Published 03 July 2019, 08:46 IST

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