England confirm tickets to Kolkata after thrashing New Zealand by seven wickets in World T20 semi-final
England thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets in the semi-final of the ICC World T20 to qualify for the final for the second time in the event’s history.
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Joe Root and Jos Buttler celebrate after helping England win the first ICC World T20 semi-final match against New Zealand at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi. Solaris Images
England players celebrate the wicket of Martin Guptill (left), who was caught by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off David Willey's bowling. Solaris Images
Colin Munro (left) takes a run as England captain Eoin Morgan tries to run him out. Solaris Images
Liam Plunkett (2nd from right) celebrates the wicket of New Zealand batsman Colin Munro, who was dismissed for 46, with team-mates. Solaris Images
Mitchell McClenaghan gets run out as New Zealand finish on a score of 153 for eight at the end of their stipulated 20 overs. Solaris Images
England opening batsman Jason Roy (right) plays a shot during his match-winning innings of 78 off 44 deliveries. Roy was awarded the Man of the Match for the knock. Solaris Images
England openers Alex Hales (left) and Jason Roy shared an 82-run opening stand, helping set their side on course for a comfortable victory. Solaris Images
New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of Alex Hales, who was dismissed for 20 off 19 deliveries off the bowling of Mitchell Santner. Solaris Images
New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi (left) tries to field as England batsmen Jason Roy and Joe Root take a run. Solaris Images
Players from both teams shake hands with each other at the end of the ICC World T20 semi-final between England and New Zealand. Solaris Images.