England cruised to a comfortable six wickets victory over New Zealand in Palekelle Saturday.
Chasing a target of 149, sailed home with seven balls remaining in the innings.
New Zealand hopes to make this a close contest after Daniel Vettori and Nathan McCullum took a wicket each to have England looked nervous at 38/2. But it was all England thereafter and Luke Wright and Morgan Eon sewn-partnership of 89 runs to put take the first leg of the Kiwis. Wright was particularly attacking during their shifts of 76 in 43 balls. He hit five six five boundaries. He was caught by Ross Taylor of Doug Bracewell.
Morgan (30) departed after Bracewell took a brilliant catch in the back of Kyle Mills.
A win was needed for both teams, but it was also a healthy environment to accompany it. And it was evident in England strokeplay, even as they approached the finish line with ease.
While this victory, England managed to get away from the debacle of World T20 earlier crash, New Zealand now have much luck - besides striking victory in their last match against the West Indies Super 8 - to stay in the tournament.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, New Zealand scored 148/6.
It was a good wicket to bat on, and with the ability to brake in the later stages, it was a good draw to win for Ross Taylor.
But the Kiwis began losing opener Martin Guptill miserably with only seven runs on board. Big-hit Brendon McCullum could not do as much good to score just 10 runs.
Was then allowed to captain Taylor (22) and James Franklin road to steady the ship for the Kiwis. A 40-run partnership, and a final flourish of Franklin and Nathan McCullum (16 *) helped New Zealand post a respectable total.
Franklin was particularly unlucky as we had very few with umpire Simon Taufel brush after two wides were not called for him. In addition, a ball that hit a four was pronounced dead as the bowler Steven Finn had disturbed the stumps while bowling. Franklin was finally run-out after scoring a 48-ball 50 which included two sixes.
Finn was the choice of England bowler as he picked up three for just 16 runs.
Chasing a target of 149, sailed home with seven balls remaining in the innings.
New Zealand hopes to make this a close contest after Daniel Vettori and Nathan McCullum took a wicket each to have England looked nervous at 38/2. But it was all England thereafter and Luke Wright and Morgan Eon sewn-partnership of 89 runs to put take the first leg of the Kiwis. Wright was particularly attacking during their shifts of 76 in 43 balls. He hit five six five boundaries. He was caught by Ross Taylor of Doug Bracewell.
Morgan (30) departed after Bracewell took a brilliant catch in the back of Kyle Mills.
A win was needed for both teams, but it was also a healthy environment to accompany it. And it was evident in England strokeplay, even as they approached the finish line with ease.
While this victory, England managed to get away from the debacle of World T20 earlier crash, New Zealand now have much luck - besides striking victory in their last match against the West Indies Super 8 - to stay in the tournament.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, New Zealand scored 148/6.
It was a good wicket to bat on, and with the ability to brake in the later stages, it was a good draw to win for Ross Taylor.
But the Kiwis began losing opener Martin Guptill miserably with only seven runs on board. Big-hit Brendon McCullum could not do as much good to score just 10 runs.
Was then allowed to captain Taylor (22) and James Franklin road to steady the ship for the Kiwis. A 40-run partnership, and a final flourish of Franklin and Nathan McCullum (16 *) helped New Zealand post a respectable total.
Franklin was particularly unlucky as we had very few with umpire Simon Taufel brush after two wides were not called for him. In addition, a ball that hit a four was pronounced dead as the bowler Steven Finn had disturbed the stumps while bowling. Franklin was finally run-out after scoring a 48-ball 50 which included two sixes.
Finn was the choice of England bowler as he picked up three for just 16 runs.
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