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England vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021 Semi Final: New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets, storm into first-ever final

Daryl Mitchell (72* off 47) and James Neesham (27 off 11) powered New Zealand in their first-ever T20 World Cup final as they regi...

The Times of India | Nov 10, 2021, 23:38:05 IST

COMPLETED - 1st Semi-Final - Abu Dhabi
NZ  
167/519.0 Overs
COMPLETED
Eng  
166/420.0 Overs 
New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets
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23:38 (IST), Nov, 10

Mitchell stars as New Zealand down England to reach final

Opener Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 to lead New Zealand into their first ever Twenty20 World Cup final with a thrilling five-wicket victory over England on Wednesday. Chasing 166 for victory, New Zealand were in trouble at 13-2 and 107-4 when Jimmy Neesham turned the semi-final on its head with an 11-ball 27 to help achieve the target with one over to spare in Abu Dhabi. With 20 needed off the final 12 balls, Mitchell smashed Chris Woakes for two sixes and a four before his 47-ball blitz triggered wild celebrations in the New Zealand dug out.

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23:25 (IST), Nov, 10

Most players have played together in various tournaments. Knew it was going to be a great game of cricket. Thought they had a pretty competitive total. But just by staying in there, building the partnerships and cashing in on some moments, some matchups. Definitely something that stood out today (Mitchell's character). Has batted beautifully in a high pressure situation. T20 cricket - it's a game of small margins. Depending on the surface, the short side - these things can be match-defining. He came out and hit the ball hard, that's what he does (neesham). Changed the momentum really. Fantastic knock from Daryll, hit the big shots when it counted. We'll be following that match - going to be fantastic. We know we have another challenge coming up and we'll change our focus after tonight.

 

- New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson

23:20 (IST), Nov, 10

Coming into the game we knew both sides were close in skill. Full credit to Kane and his team. They outplayed us today. Have represented ourselves in this tournament really well. Proud of the guys. They have given everything in this tournament. Thought we were right in the game until probably the 17th, 18th overs. We had them exactly where we wanted them up until that point. It was (sluggish). We're a six-hitting side but we struggled to hit sixes. But we hung in there and posted probably a par score. To come out and hit sixes from ball one like that - full credit to him (Neesham). Absolutely love playing cricket at the moment. At the forefront of change both on and off the field (the team).

 

- England skipper Eoin Morgan

23:16 (IST), Nov, 10

It was a bit of a whirl at the end there. I couldn't remember what was going on, but I'm happy I got the job done. It was a challenging surface, with the new ball, and it was two-paced. The way Conway set the platform and Neesh hit a few out of the ground was amazing. We knew one or two good overs would do it, and we got the momentum back thanks to Neesham's hitting. With what's going on around the world right now, it's amazing that my old man travelled half way around the world to watch me play, so this is a proud moment.

 

- Man-of-the-Match Daryl Mitchell (72* off 47)

23:15 (IST), Nov, 10

Daryl Mitchell played a match-winning 72 not out off 47 balls (4x6s & 4x4s)

23:12 (IST), Nov, 10

James Neesham turned the tide for New Zealand with some lusty blows at the end as he scored 27 off just 11 balls, hitting three sixes and a four.

23:11 (IST), Nov, 10

In the end, New Zealand stormed into their first-ever T20 World Cup final with a five-wicket victory against England.

23:04 (IST), Nov, 10

It's all over! New Zealand (167/5 in 19 overs) beat England (166/4) by 5 wickets to enter final

FOUR! Daryl Mitchell (72* off 47) finishes off the run chase in style, hitting a four off the last ball of the penultimate over. New Zealand chased down the 167-run target with six balls to spare to storm into their first ever T20 World Cup final.

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23:00 (IST), Nov, 10

Woakes to Mitchell | SIX! NZ 161/5 in 18.3 overs, need 6 more in 9 balls

BOOM! 6, 6 - Daryl Mitchell (67*) makes it back-to-back sixes off Chris Woakes.

22:59 (IST), Nov, 10

Woakes to Mitchell | SIX! NZ 155/5 in 18.2 overs, need 12 off 10 balls

BOOM! Daryl Mitchell smacks Chris Woakes over long-on for a big six. New Zealand are on top now.

22:56 (IST), Nov, 10

OUT! Rashid gets rid of dangerous Neesham (27) | NZ 147/5 in 18 overs, need 20 more in 12 balls

BIG WICKET! Adil Rashid sends dangerous James Neesham back to the pavilion with the last ball of his spell. Neesham scored a quick-fire 27 off 11 balls with the help of three sixes and a four. 14 runs off Rashid's over.

22:55 (IST), Nov, 10

* SIX! Daryl Mitchell (52*) brings up fifty off 41 balls with a big six off Adil Rashid | NZ 146/4 in 17.4 overs

22:53 (IST), Nov, 10

Rashid to Neesham | SIX! NZ 139/4 in 17.2 overs

BOOM! James Neesham slog-sweeps Adil Rashid for a big six over deep midwicket.

22:51 (IST), Nov, 10

NZ 133/4 after 17 overs

6, L2, Wd, 4, Wd, 6, 2, 1 - 23 runs off Chris Jordan. Biggest over so far for New Zealand, and what a time to come for them.

22:48 (IST), Nov, 10

Jordan to Neesham | SIX! NZ 130/4 in 16.4 overs

DRAMA! Jonny Bairstow parries the ball in while falling over the ropes, but the replay shows that his knee touches the ropes with the ball in hands. Another six for James Neesham. It's game on!

22:46 (IST), Nov, 10

Jordan to Neesham | FOUR! NZ 123/4 in 16.3 overs

BANG! James Neesham (11*) smashes it straight down the ground for a four off Chris Jordan.

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22:44 (IST), Nov, 10

Jordan to Neesham | SIX! NZ 116/4 in 16.1 overs

BOOM! James Neesham smacks Chris Jordan over deep midwicket for a flat six. WOW!

22:43 (IST), Nov, 10

NZ 110/4 after 16 overs, need 57 more in 24 balls

What a way to complete his spell. Liam Livingstone took a wicket and gave away just three runs to return figures of 2 for 22 in 4 overs. EXCELLENT!

22:39 (IST), Nov, 10

OUT! Livingstone strikes again, dismisses Phillips (2) | NZ 107/4 in 15.1 overs

Looking for a big shot, Glenn Phillips balloons it up from a leading edge and Sam Billings takes a simple catch at long-off. Second wicket for Liam Livingstone.

22:38 (IST), Nov, 10

Here's how New Zealand scored 107 for 3 in 15 overs

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