01/11Result
33rd Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Brisbane, Nov 1 2022
England won by 20 runs
Player of the Match
Jos Buttler
Jos ButtlerEngland
01/11Result
33rd Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Brisbane, Nov 1 2022
England won by 20 runs
Player of the Match
Jos Buttler
Jos ButtlerEngland

END OF OVER:
20 | 16 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG: 179/6 | RR: 8.95

  • Dawid Malan3 (1b)
  • Sam Curran6 (3b)
  • Lockie Ferguson4-0-45-2
  • Tim Southee4-0-43-1

7.33pm So, England have a target of 180 to defend to keep their World Cup hopes alive. It's not the riches that Buttler and Hales promised at the top, but it's a score on the board, and in this tournament, that counts for something... England will know too that spin could be key. Santner and Sodhi went for 48 in eight.

Alex Hales: "Didn't feel typical flat and true Gabba pitch, a bit of spin and slightly two-paced. I've felt a bit out of touch so to contribute in a big game felt good. Southee and Boult swing it up top so once that swing stops... cutters and slower-ball bouncers, change-ups will be key."

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19.6
3
Ferguson to Malan, 3 runs, very full, whisked to the leg side, and that's outstanding running from Curran, almost lapped Malan at the keeper's end as he rushed through for the third, a fumble allowed them to do so, and the relay shy goes wide too.

Dawid Malan. One ball to make his mark at No. 8

19.5
W
Ferguson to Stokes, OUT, pinned on the toe, and plumb! Stokes can't pick up the yorker, and up goes the finger! He's reviewing, so maybe there's an inside-edge, but probably just a gamble to get another ball. Nope, no bat. And that's hitting off stump. Clipping, actually, so closer than expected, but gone all the same!

BA Stokes lbw b Ferguson 8 (11m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 114.28

19.4
2
Ferguson to Stokes, 2 runs, free hit... dug out to the leg side, back for two more. Good blockhole ball, cramping Stokes' intentions
19.4
1bnb
Ferguson to Curran, (no ball) 1 bye, beamer! That's dangerous, and an immediate apology. Curran was lining up the scoop, and gets his head out of harm's way
19.3
6
Ferguson to Curran, SIX, Retreats to leg, slammed high over the leg side! Ferguson follows him but his hands are too quick. High and handsome, the fielders gets two hands to it, but can't cling on as he dives over the rope
19.2
1
Ferguson to Stokes, 1 run, bottom-hand and hacked to the leg side
19.1
2
Ferguson to Stokes, 2 runs, full length, outside off, shovelled to the leg side, and back for two as wide long-on mops up

Right, Ben Stokes. This is the stage for which he has been recalled

END OF OVER:
19 | 9 Runs 2 Wkts | ENG: 163/5 | RR: 8.57

  • Sam Curran0 (1b)
  • Ben Stokes3 (3b)
  • Tim Southee4-0-43-1
  • Lockie Ferguson3-0-30-1
18.6
0
Southee to Curran, no run, massive wind-up, and no contact! This has been a superb finish from New Zealand. Can England even reach 175 now?
18.5
1
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, slower ball from round the wicket, nurdled to the on-side

Curran is the new man. But at the non-striker's end

Nik: "New Zealand well in this game should they restrict England to under 180, interesting chase coming up.."

18.4
W
Southee to Stokes, OUT, hacked with power but straight at cover! Buttler wanted the single, but he is struggling here! Sent back, good gather from Southee as Williamson's shy comes in. And now England's ambitions are back on the line!

JC Buttler run out 73 (82m 47b 7x4 2x6) SR: 155.31

18.3
2
Southee to Stokes, 2 runs, full from round the wicket, into the toes, worked to the on-side, picks the gap for the two

Right, here he is. Ben Stokes is next. I'd be tempted to go Curran, but who knows... buckle up!

18.2
W
Southee to Brook, OUT, hoisted down the ground, but straight at long-on! Pace off the ball, Brook threw his hands through the line, down the ground, but straight into Allen's bread-basket.

HC Brook c Allen b Southee 7 (6m 3b 0x4 1x6) SR: 233.33

18.1
6
Southee to Brook, SIX, plinked over wide long-on! Remarkable power, looked like a miscue for a moment but the bottom hand made it travel!

END OF OVER:
18 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG: 154/3 | RR: 8.55

  • Jos Buttler73 (47b)
  • Harry Brook1 (1b)
  • Lockie Ferguson3-0-30-1
  • Trent Boult4-0-40-0

190 must still be the aim, you sense. Wickets in hand, though Buttler is off strike

17.6
0
Ferguson to Buttler, no run, misses out on the length ball outside off, that's a superb over from Ferguson. Six runs and a wicket, as England's intentions get cramped
17.5
1
Ferguson to Brook, 1 run, full and attacking the legs, Brook works the single to mid-on

Here's Harry Brook, with a licence for launchage

17.4
W
Ferguson to Livingstone, OUT, another scoop, but bowled! Ferguson holds his nerve, wider on the crease, speared in at the base of middle. Livingstone wasn't quite feeling in, I sense. Tried to get cuter than his natural game, inverted his stance once more, and makes way for someone else to have a swing!

LS Livingstone b Ferguson 20 (20m 14b 1x4 1x6) SR: 142.85

17.3
4
Ferguson to Livingstone, FOUR, scooped off the leg-stump line! Improvisation from Livingstone, turning his stance inside out and flicking past short backward square
17.2
0
Ferguson to Livingstone, no run, hits the pitch hard on the full length, Livingstone's hoist to leg finds thin air. Swing and a miss!
17.1
1
Ferguson to Buttler, 1 run, full length, cracked into the covers for another single

A change of ends for Ferguson

END OF OVER:
17 | 11 Runs | ENG: 148/2 | RR: 8.70

  • Liam Livingstone16 (11b)
  • Jos Buttler72 (45b)
  • Trent Boult4-0-40-0
  • Tim Southee3-0-34-0

England picking off 11s and 12s without too much fuss. Have they got a monster up their sleeve? On this pitch, it could yet be the difference

16.6
2
Boult to Livingstone, 2 runs, opens up the covers with a slap through the wide full length, cut off in the deep at the cover sweeper rushes round
16.5
1
Boult to Buttler, 1 run, low full toss, hacked very straight, as long-on intercepts
16.4
0
Boult to Buttler, no run, slower ball on the wide line, Buttler is deceived by this one as he swings for the hills and misses

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New Zealand 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st8DP ConwayFH Allen
2nd20KS WilliamsonFH Allen
3rd91KS WilliamsonGD Phillips
4th7JDS NeeshamGD Phillips
5th5DJ MitchellGD Phillips
6th4MJ SantnerGD Phillips
7th24MJ SantnerIS Sodhi

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TeamMWLPTNRR
SL32140.667
NED3214-0.162
NAM31220.73
UAE3122-1.235
First Round Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM32140.2
IRE32140.105
SCOT31220.304
WI3122-0.563
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TeamMWLPTNRR
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ENG53170.473
AUS5317-0.173
SL5234-0.422
IRE5133-1.615
AFG5032-0.571
Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND54181.319
PAK53261.028
SA52250.874
NED5234-0.849
BAN5234-1.176
ZIM5133-1.138