England reach semi-finals first time in 27 years after beating NZ by 119 runs

 

ICC Men’s World Cup Cricket at Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street

England Vs New Zealand

England 305 for 8 (50 ov) Roy  60 off 61, 8 fours, Baisrstow 106 off 99, 15 fours, 1 six, Morgan 42 off 40, 5 fours, Boult 2-56, Santner 1-65, Southee 1-70, Henry 2-54, Neesham 2-41.

New Zealand 186 ao (45 ov) Latham 57 off 65, 5 fours, Taylor 28 off42, 2 fours, Woakes 1-44, Wood 3-34, Archer 1-17, Plunkett 1-28,Stokes 1-10. Rashid 1-30.

 England won the toss and elected to bat.

England win by 119 run

 England reach semi-finals  with a comprehensive 119-run defeat of New Zealand at Chester-le Street.

 The hosts finish third in the group and will meet India or Australia at Edgaston next Thursday for a place in the final.

 Victory puts England into a World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1992

 New Zealand’s attempt defend their net run-rate eventually bowled out for 186 with Mark Wood taking 3-34 on his home ground.

 NZ will be caught if Pakistan beat Bangladesh on Friday, with exceptional run-rate.