New Zealand reach T20 World Cup final

Wednesday, 10 November 2021 21:41

New Zealand reached the final of the T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over England in the first semi-final in Abu Dhabi.

Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 and Jimmy Neesham provided the late assault as New Zealand chased down their 167-run victory target with one over to spare.

Earlier, Moeen Ali struck 51 not out and Dawid Malan made 41 to help former champions England post 166-4 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Put into bat, England were 67-2 at the halfway stage of their innings and reached the 100-mark in 14 overs, kept in check by New Zealand's tight bowling and sharp fielding.

Moeen smashed two sixes and three fours in his unbeaten 37-ball knock.

Pakistan will face Australia in the second semi-final on Thursday.

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