New Zealand put in a spectacular performance in the first semi-final of the 2017 T20 World Cup to beat pre-tournament favorites England. Daryl Mitchell (72* off 47) led his side to a thrilling five-wicket victory with a calm effort and timely acceleration.
In pursuit of 167, all-rounder James Neesham (27 off 11) gave his side a boost after Mitchell laid the foundation in the companionship of Devon Conway (46 off 38).
Therefore, Eoin Morgan’s men defeated New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup final, which was a painful setback for the Kiwis. New Zealand has finally evened the score in their intense rivalry with England after two years.
Fans and past cricketers were astounded by both teams’ heroic efforts and rushed to Twitter to share their feelings after New Zealand triumphed.
Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson heaped appreciation on Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham, who played pivotal roles in New Zealand’s successful chase. Daryl Mitchell, according to Williamson, played clever cricket and took advantage of match-ups.
He also claimed that Neesham’s appearance swung the match in their favor. At the post-match press conference.
“Not an experiment in terms of his character but that’s something that stood out today and pretty much every game he has played. He brings real quality there and he stood up under pressure. Outstanding knock from Daryl Mitchell but just staying in there and playing small matchups was a great effort.” Kane Williamson
“We’ve seen it all tournament – depending on the surface and what is the short side, the chances come and Jimmy maximized it. We did have wickets in hand and that made the difference. He (Neesham) came out and hit the ball hard. That’s what he does and it was a really, really valuable knock. He changed the momentum of the game for us. It was a game of really small pieces and you are always trying to win those small moments. He added
The victor of the second semi-final match between Australia and Pakistan will face New Zealand. After winning the World Test Championship (WTC) in June, Kane Williamson and his teammates will be hoping to win their second ICC trophy this year.
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