New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell goes big during their T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Abu Dhabi Wednesday ReutersNew Zealand will face either Australia or Pakistan in Sunday's finalOpener Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 to lead New Zealand into their first ever Twenty20 World Cup final with a thrilling five-wicket victory over England Wednesday. With 20 needed off the final 12 balls, Mitchell smashed Chris Woakes for two sixes and a four before his 47-ball blitz triggered wild celebrations in the New Zealand dug out. New Zealand will face either Australia or Pakistan in Sunday's final. Earlier Moeen Ali smashed an unbeaten 51 to steer England to 166/4 after being invited to bat as Kiwi skipper Williamson won an all-important toss. But Moeen hit back with his 37-ball knock and put on a key partnership of 63 with Dawid Malan, who hit 41, for the third wicket.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 10, 2021 18:17 UTC