Twenty20 World Cup 2007: New Zealand Wins Over England

New Zealand continued their tremendous performance in the second match of Super Eight stage in Twenty20 world cup 2007. New Zealand defeated England by five runs in a close match. With excellent batting performance of Scott Styris and Craig McMillan, New Zealand piled on 164 runs. Scott Styris scored 42 and Craig McMillan could 57 runs for New Zealand.

Chasing 164 runs, England openers started in style putting on 62 runs in the opening partnership within 7.5 overs. New Zealand bowlers looked ordinary early in the innings. However, after coming in to bowling, Captain Daniel Vettori started dominating over the English batsmen. In his four over, Vettori took two important wickets of Vikram Solanki and Kevin Pietersen conceding just 20 runs. In the middle order and lower order, England batsmen could not show any resistance against New Zealand bowlers. Opening batsmen Darren Maddy was the highest scorer of England. He scored 50 runs facing just 31 balls with four boundaries and two over boundaries.

So, for England, semi final entrance has now become nearly impossible. Their semi final hope now depends of many ‘What if’ logics. On the other hand, New Zealand is now about to enter into the semi final round of Twenty20 world cup.

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Cricinfo

England vs New Zealand Twenty20 World Cup

England vs New Zealand Super Eight match of Twenty20 world cup will be held on 18 September 2007. The match will take place at the Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban. New Zealand won their first match in Super Eight stage against India. So, if they can win the next match against England then they will easily enter into the semi final round of Twenty20 world cup 2007.

On the other hand, England has lost to South Africa in their first match of Super Eight round and thus they are now under pressure. To England, there is no alternative of win at this moment. So, the forth coming England vs New Zealand match is really very crucial for England. New Zealand will try their best to ensure their semi final appearance in Twnety20 world cup 2007 winning the next match against England.

England has played ICC world cup final thrice in the history but could not ever lift the trophy. This time in Twenty20 world cup, England has the chance to win their first ever world cup trophy in cricket. No matter, if it is in Twenty20 or ICC world cup, England fans are now eager to see their playing lifting a world cup trophy in cricket. Actually England has world class hard hitters including Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff etc. who can change the situation within few overs. What England players need is to perform continuously in the successive matches.

New Zealand is a balanced squad and they have the potential to win the title of Twenty20 world cup 2007. New Zealand could not ever play in any ICC world cup final. That is why, New Zealand supporters wish their players will win the title of this Twnety20 world cup as they have some hard hitter batsmen and some qualify bowlers. Peter Fulton, Craig McMillan, Jacob Oram, Scott Styris and Ross Taylor have fame for their big hits and they can score quickly which is very important in Twenty20 cricket. Captain Daniel Vettori and Shane Bond have the ability to destroy any batting line up if they are in prime form.

So, you can easily understand that England vs New Zealand match will be very exciting and fans of both sides are now eagerly waiting for the match. Now, let us see who are going to win the match.