It was a topsy-turvy day four of the second Test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Kane Williamson led the Blackcaps’ charge with his 26th Test match ton before Harry Brook dismissed the centurion to trigger a New Zealand collapse and set England a fourth innings target of 265. Ben […]
New Zealand have never whitewashed India in a series of 3 or more matches – or in any series since 1980-81.
New Zealand 375 (Latham 105, Mitchell 73; Broad 4/73, Woakes 3/83) and 96/2 (Williamson 37*; Woakes 1/8) trail England 476 Root 226, Burns 101; Wagner 5/124) by 5 runs.
Stokes was England's hero in the final and Archer finished things off for his team in the Super Over. New Zealand captain Williamson was gracious in a heartbreaking defeat.
Eoin Morgan and Kane Williamson are charged up for the World Cup final; Kiran More is named USA interim coach; and Yuvraj Singh said India didn’t plan for No.4 batting position.
The rest of the table remains the same as the first semi-final match of World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand moves to reserve day due to rain.
Jonny Bairstow hit a ton to lead England’s way to the semi-final. His 107 off 99 balls placed him at the 7th position. Lockie Ferguson, although didn’t play the match against England manages to hold the second place.
Williamson now averages an absurd 225. Morgan has hit more sixes than any two others put together. And Ferguson is second in averages and third in economy rates.
Kane Williamson and Chris Morris made entry to the top 10 whereas Lockie Ferguson moved up three places.
Babar Azam is at 6th place. Kane Williamson completed 400 runs.