England v/s New Zealand (Group C) at St. Lucia
England 209/7 in 50 overs (KP Pietersen 60, P Nixon 42*, Bond 19/2) lost to New Zealand 210/4 in 41 overs (S Styris 87*, JP Oram 63*) by 6 wickets.
Match home
England 209/7 in 50 overs (KP Pietersen 60, P Nixon 42*, Bond 19/2) lost to New Zealand 210/4 in 41 overs (S Styris 87*, JP Oram 63*) by 6 wickets.
Match home
This was the marque match between the best two teams in Group C with the winner almost certain of topping the group and carrying 2 points into the next round. England, after being put in, batted poorly at the start until Pietersen and Bell consolidated. However, a spate of wickets in 2 overs set them back. Agent Bond and Scott Styris knocked the stuffing out of their middle order as England struggled to reach 207/9 in the alloted overs.
England however were in with a great chance when they picked up quick wickets including that of captain Fleming. However, Styris and Oram (broken finger and all) eased the Kiwis past the target.
England however were in with a great chance when they picked up quick wickets including that of captain Fleming. However, Styris and Oram (broken finger and all) eased the Kiwis past the target.A great all-round performance by the Kiwis who look like a really balanced outfit. It was pleasing to see Bond excel with the ball. He looks in real top shape, free from any niggling injuries, which is good news for the team. Oram, despite playing with a broken finger, did well with the ball and bat. With Styris also running into some form, it would take a brave man to bet against them reaching the semis!
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