ENG vs NZ Semifinal: Fierce Jason Roy powers England to World T20 final

New Delhi: England made absolute use of the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch as they hammered New Zealand by seven wickets to qualify for the final of the ICC World T20, here on Wednesday. England will now face the winner of the second semifinal between hosts India and West Indies.

ENG 159-3 (17.1 overs)

17.1 overs: It's all over! ICC WT20, ENGvsNZ: England thrash Kiwis by 7 wickets to enter finals.

 

17th over: ENG 153-3 (Root 27, Buttler 26)

Sodhi taken to the cleaners! Two fours and two sixes and England on their way to Kolkata.

16th over: ENG 131-3 (Root 22, Buttler 9)

Buttler eases off! The only boundary from Jos Buttler in Elliott's over has increased England's chances of a win now.

15th over: ENG 124-3 (Root 20, Buttler 4)

Too good! Considering the pressure New Zealand are in, Santner has delivered a precious over going for just 3 runs. Kiwis not letting this go away from their hands.

14th over: ENG 121-3 (Root 18, Buttler 3)

Kiwis fight back! McCleneghan gave away just 4 runs pegging the England run-flow.

13th over: ENG 117-3 (Root 16, Jos Buttler 1)

Magical Sodhi! Ish Sodhi might have just turned things around for New Zealand with 2 wickets in two balls. Roy first departed for a well-played 78 runs and then England skipper Eoin Morgan for a duck.

12th over: ENG 110-1 (Roy 78, Root 10)

Kiwis staring at defeat! The body language of New Zealand on the field is not good. Root get into action.

11th over: ENG 103-1 (Roy 76, Root 5)

Sodhi giving it his all! Ish Sodhi is trying all his variations as Kiwis are staring at defeat with Jason Roy on 76 runs.

10th over: ENG 98-1 (Roy 73, Root 3)

No stopping Roy! Jason Roy has made the England run-chase just too easy. England need 56 runs from the last 10 overs.

9th over: ENG 88-1 (Roy 65, Joe Root 1)

Santner strikes! Finally New Zealand managed to get the breakthrough courtesy Santner. Alex Hales departed after adding 20 runs to the English run-chase.

8th over: ENG 79-0 (Roy 57, Hales 20)

Elliott stops run flow! Finally New Zealand were able to breathe easy after Grant Elliott, who was introduced into the bowling attack gave away just 4 runs in his first over.

7th over: ENG 75-0 (Roy 55, Hales 18)

It's now run-a-ball! A fine start from Roy and Hales has brought the asking rate to run-a-ball after 7 overs.

6th over: ENG 67-0 (Roy 49, Hales 16)

Roy rides on! Jason Roy is one-run short from a superb half-century.

5th over: ENG 60-0 (Roy 43, Hales 15)

Santner causes no trouble! Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner, who was brilliant during the tournament, was unable to cause any trouble. Instead Roy smashed him for two consecutive boundaries.

4th over: ENG 49-0 (Roy 34, Hales 15)

Hales, Roy have fun! New Zealand are clueless out in the middle as Roy and Hales are scoring runs for fun. The fourth over going for 13 runs.

3rd over: ENG 36-0 (Roy 27, Hales 9)

Hales joins the party! Alex Hales, who took time to settle, unleashed a huge six off Mitchell McCleneghan's delivery. England unstoppable!

2nd over: ENG 23-0 (Roy 22, Hales 1)

Fierce Roy continues! Jason Roy is off to a flier toying with first Anderson and now Adam Milne.

1st over: ENG 16-0 (Jason Roy 16, Alex Hales 0)

Jason Roy on fire! Four boundaries were struck from England opener Jason Roy's willow.

New Delhi: New Zealand squandered a fine start to set a target of 154 runs against England, here in the first semifinal of the ICC World T20 at Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday.

NZ 153-8 (20 overs)

20th over: NZ 153-8 (Elliott 4)

Stokes to the rescue! Kiwis are unable to finish big as Stokes bowls a fine last over going for just 3 runs. Two wickets fell in this over, first Santner (7) and then Mitchell McCleneghan (1), who was run-out from the last delivery.

19th over: NZ 150-6 (Santner 7, Elliott 4)

Jordan shines! Chris Jordan has finished his four-over spell, the last over going for 9 runs.

18th over: NZ 141-6 (Mitchell Santner 1, Grant Elliott 1)

Kiwis losing the plot! England seem to be creeping back into the match after Stokes' two consecutive wicket. Two full tosses and two wickets, first Ronchi (3) and then Anderson (28).

17th over: NZ 136-4 (Anderson 27, Luke Ronchi 1)

Taylor departs! Chris Jordan picked his first wicket, but it was the England skipper Morgan, who took a stunner at cover inches from the ground. Ross Taylor added just 6 runs to the Kiwi target.

16th over: NZ 133-3 (Anderson 25, Taylor 6)

Anderson looking dangerous! If England were wary about Guptill, then Anderson has unleashed himself with lethal shots, a huge six one among one of them in this over.

15th over: NZ 121-3 (Anderson 16, Taylor 3)

Spin doing the trick! England might have to improve their fielding a tad bit more specially Chris Jordan at long-on, who should be able to cut those straight boundaries.

14th over: NZ 111-3 (Anderson 9, Ross Taylor 1)

Dangerman Munro departs! Liam Plunkett finally got a wicket under his. Munro departed after scoring 46 runs.

13th over: NZ 106-2 (Munro 46, Anderson 6)

Ali on target! Moeen Ali came back brilliantly after going for a boundary in the third ball. The 13th over went for just 7 runs.

12th over: NZ 99-2 (Munro 44, Anderson 1)

Munro doesn't hold back! Munro is looking to shoulder the responsibility to enable New Zealand pose a huge target.

11th over: NZ 92-2 (Munro 38, Corey Anderson 0)

Williamson departs! Introduced into the attack to break the partnership, Moeen Ali does exactly what he was called for. Wiliamson departed after scoring 32. Ali picked up a wicket and gave away just 3 runs.

10th over: NZ 89-1 (Williamson 31, Munro 36)

Mighty Munro! Colin Munro is scoring runs at a brisk pace with a strike-rate of over 171. England in desperate need to bring this partnership.

9th over: NZ 78-1 (Williamson 30, Munro 28)

Kiwi partnership strengthens! Williamson and Munro have now put on 61 runs and their partnership are beginning to frustrate England.

8th over: NZ 66-1 (Williamson 25, Munro 21)

Stokes hammered for a six! Realising there was no boundary in the previous Rashid over, Williamson crafted a brilliant six over mid-on. Ben Stokes' first over went for 11 runs.

7th over: NZ 55-1 (Williamson 17, Munro 19)

England introduced spin! Adil Rashid bowled a great first over giving away just four runs to pull the Kiwi run-flow back.

6th over: NZ 52-1 (Williamson 15, Munro 19)

Hat-trick of fours for Munro! Colin Munro hammered three consecutive boundaries from the Liam Plunkett over putting pressure on Morgan.

5th over: NZ 38-1 (Williamson 14, Munro 6)

Williamson begins to fire! Sensing the need to score runs rapidly, Williamson has shifted gears with fine cricketing shots.

4th over: NZ 31-1 (Williamson 9, Munro 7)

Williamson survives! Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson got a life while trying to flick the ball down to fine-leg. Liam Plunkett gave away 8 runs in his first over.

3rd over: NZ 23-1 (Williamson 2, Colin Munro 5)

Willey sends Guptill back! After going away for two boundaries, David Willey got the important wicket of Martin Guptill. Guptill (15), who was going for the big shot found the leading edge leaving Jos Buttler take a simple catch behind the wickets.

2nd over: NZ 17-0 (Guptill 15, Williamson 1)

Jordan silences Guptill! Chris Jordan bowled a brilliant over giving away just 6 runs. Guptill hogging most of the strike.

1st over: NZ 11-0 (Martin Guptill 10, Kane Williamson 1)

Guptill takes off! Martin Guptill took off from where he last left striking two boundaries in the first over off David Willey. The dangerous Kiwi right-hander is looking dangerous.

New Delhi: Hot title favourites New Zealand will look to extend their winning streak to create history as they face an English side, who have peaked just at the right time here in the first semifinal of the ICC World T20 on Wednesday. Eoin Morgan has won the toss and England elect to field.

Kane Williamson and Co have been right on top of their game winning all their four group matches leading to the penultimate clash. The Kiwis might be the best team to have read the subcontinent conditions and Williamson has displayed his tactical flexibility to win the magnum opus.

England, on the other hand might have the advantage of cashing in on the familiarity of the venue having played their last two games at Feroz Shah Kotla. Eoin Morgan and his men boasts of explosive batsmen — the likes of Joe Root and Jos Buttle to name a few.

With Kiwi threat looming large, Morgan and his troops will look to capitalise on a resurgent Blackcaps outfit, who are in search to for a place in the final of the global event for the first time in history.