Jason Roy, Chris Woakes showcase splendid performances as England oust Australia to set up World Cup final date against New Zealand

[caption id=“attachment_6980481” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England’s Jason Roy entertained the crowd with a 65-ball knock of 85 as the hosts ousted defending champions Australia by eight wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup’s second semi-final in Birmingham. England will face New Zealand in the summit clash at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980521” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Australia opener David Warner walks back after being dismissed for just nine runs. Chris Woakes drew first blood to dismiss the former vice-captain in the third over. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980511” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England’s Chris Woakes celebrates the dismissal of Peter Handscomb. With Handscomb’s dismissal, Australia were reeling at 14-3 from 6.1 overs. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980551” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a half-century. He played a knock of 85 runs off 119 balls. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980501” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Jofra Archer and his England teammates are all smiles following the dismissal of Glenn Maxwell. Archer picked a couple of wickets while Woakes got three wickets to his name as the Aussies were bundled out for 223. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980491” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy built a 124-run stand for the first wicket, putting them in a comfortable position to make the final. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980541” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Australia’s Pat Cummins seen in action. The 26-year-old finished with figures of 1-34, with Mitchell Starc being the only other wicket-taker. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6980471” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England captain Eoin Morgan and Joe Root celebrate the team’s eight-wicket win over the defending champions Australia. The hosts have made it to the tournamet’s final for the first time since 1992. AP[/caption]