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T20 World Cup: New Zealand wins a thrilling match, are into their 1st ever T20 World Cup final with a 5 wicket win against England

The 43rd Match of the 2021 T20 World Cup was an England vs New Zealand encounter played on Wednesday, 10th November 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

This encounter is Semi-final 1 of the ongoing 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Line-Up for England vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup

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New Zealand won the toss & chose to bowl.

New Zealand into their 1st ever Men’s World T20 Final as they beat England

1st Innings – England puts 166 Runs on the board

England lost the wicket of Jonny Bairstow, Adam Milne struck in his very 1st ball as Kane Williamson took an excellent catch. England were 37/1 (5.1 overs).

Ish Sodhi, then, picked the big wicket as he dismissed Jos Buttler for 29 (off 24 balls) due to an LBW decision. Buttler tried to play the reverse sweep but got no bat on it, instead, the ball hit the pads. With that, England was at 53/2 (8.1 overs).

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A 63 run partnership between Dawid Malan and Moeen Ali steadied the innings. But then, Malan departed scoring 41 (off 30 balls) and was caught behind by Devon Conway with Tim Southee picking the wicket. England were 116/3 in 15.2 overs.

James Neesham bowled the last over and picked the wicket of Liam Livingstone who was at 17 (off 10 balls), as it went straight to the fielder and they were 156/4 (19.2 overs). Meanwhile, Moeen Ali’s 51* (off 37 balls) lead to them putting up 166/4 (20 overs) on the board for England.

2nd Innings – New Zealand’s Target is 167 Runs

Black Caps were two down early on as Chris Woakes picked the big wickets of Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson in his opening spell. New Zealand were 13/2 (2.4 overs).

However, the 82 Run partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway started the ship, with Conway ultimately departing on 46 (off 38 balls) as Livingstone took his wicket. New Zealand were 95/3 in 13.4 overs.

Then, it was the 2nd wicket for Livingstone as Glenn Phillips was dismissed, they were 107/4 (15.1 overs). Meanwhile, James Neesham departed after playing a quick 27 (off 11 balls), a crucial knock in the chase. New Zealand were 147/5 (17.6 overs).

In the end, Daryl Mitchell’s 72* (off 47 balls) guided New Zealand to a victory. New Zealand finished their innings at 167/5 (19 overs).

As a result, New Zealand won the match by 5 Wickets. Hence, the Player of the Match was awarded to Daryl Mitchell – 72* (off 47 balls).

Nidhi Uchil

Nidhi Uchil is a graduate in Mass Media - Journalism. A sports enthusiast with an unbiased outlook on the sports world. Being a fan of Badminton, Cricket, Football and Hockey she has decided to follow her passion for sports. Nidhi is currently working as an Intern at SportsDigest.in

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