T20 World Cup Semifinal: Daryl Mitchell Stars As New Zealand Down England To Reach Maiden Final
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T20 World Cup Semifinal, ENG vs NZ: New Zealand defeated England to reach their maiden final and will face either Australia or Pakistan on Sunday.
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 dugout.
New Zealand will face either Australia or Pakistan in Sunday's final.
They suffered early blows after Woakes struck on the third ball to send Martin Guptill trudging back to the pavilion for four.
The fast bowler then got skipper Kane Williamson's prized scalp for five after the batsman attempted a scoop shot to be caught at fine-leg.
Mitchell and Devon Conway put on 82 runs for the third wicket but Liam Livingstone struck with his leg spin to have Conway stumped for 46.
