New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament. India are yet to play their last match of Super 12 stage against Namibia on Nov 8, but it is a dead rubber.&nbsp;

After registering an eight-wicket emphatic win against Afghanistan, Williamson lauded his teammates for putting up an outstanding performance. During the post-match presentation, the NZ skipper said, "We know we have got another strong challenge coming up in a few days but really pleasing outing today for the team. Great fielding effort as well, that was outstanding. With the day games, it`s important to set the tone in the park and bring that energy and we saw that from everybody."&nbsp;

"They (England) are a very strong side, for us it`s important we keep learning and focus on the sort of cricket we want to play. It`s been an incredibly tough competition and we`ve seen a lot of tight games as well. We are looking forward to the occasion," he added.&nbsp;

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Kane Williamson also praised the 'dangerous' Afghanistan side and said that it was good to restrict them to a below-par score. "We know how dangerous this Afghanistan side is, they have got match-winners in all departments. It was nice to set the tone with the ball first up, take some early wickets which is always good, and restricting them to a below-par score on a 150-155 surface," he added.&nbsp;

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament. India are yet to play their last match of Super 12 stage against Namibia on Nov 8, but it is a dead rubber. After registering an eight-wicket emphatic win against Afghanistan, Williamson lauded his teammates for putting up an outstanding performance. During the post-match presentation, the NZ skipper said, "We know we have got another strong challenge coming up in a few days but really pleasing outing today for the team. Great fielding effort as well, that was outstanding. With the day games, it`s important to set the tone in the park and bring that energy and we saw that from everybody." "They (England) are a very strong side, for us it`s important we keep learning and focus on the sort of cricket we want to play. It`s been an incredibly tough competition and we`ve seen a lot of tight games as well. We are looking forward to the occasion," he added. WATCH | Rashid Khan impresses with football skill during Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash 🔹 What's worked for them❓ 🔹 Causes for concern 🤔 🔹 Star performer 🌟 We chart New Zealand's journey to the semi-finals of the #T20WorldCup 2021 👇 https://t.co/S2dNcxyOp9 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 7, 2021 × 🔹 Williamson drops ⚓️ 🔹 Age just a number for Malik 🔢 The talking points from a crucial day at the #T20WorldCup 👇 https://t.co/Wi3yDk6I01 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 7, 2021 × ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: 'We take a lot of positives from this tournament,' says Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi Kane Williamson also praised the 'dangerous' Afghanistan side and said that it was good to restrict them to a below-par score. "We know how dangerous this Afghanistan side is, they have got match-winners in all departments. It was nice to set the tone with the ball first up, take some early wickets which is always good, and restricting them to a below-par score on a 150-155 surface," he added.

T20 World Cup: NZ skipper Kane Williamson 'looking forward' to facing England in semi-final

England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals.

New Zealand are likely to face England, who he described as "world class", in the first semi in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday in what would be a rematch of the 2019 one-day World Cup final.

Roy retired hurt with a calf injury in England's 10-run loss to South Africa on Saturday and the 2010 champions continue to fret on&nbsp;the opener`s availability for the knockout matches.

"I think when you look at the England order, they`ve got guys that can easily slot in to open," Milne said after New Zealand despatched Afghanistan&nbsp;in their final Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi.

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"Jonny Bairstow has opened before. So I think whatever team they have coming out against us, it`s going to be a really strong team. We`ll have to be right on the mark."

Milne said New Zealand were aware of England`s strong white-ball record in recent years but backed themselves to do well against any opposition.

"Obviously, they`re a world-class team that`s sort of proven over the last few years that in white-ball competitions they`re extremely strong," the 29-year-old said.

"They've got a powerful batting order and a very skilled bowling group. We know it`s going to be a real tough challenge.

"But saying that, we`ve also got a really good group with some really skilled bowlers, seamers and spinners and a really good batting group. We`re confident we can go out and beat anyone in this tournament."

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Milne also had a word of encouragement for the Afghan side, who crashed out after their third defeat in five group matches.

"They've got some extremely skilled players. Rashid Khan`s one of the best bowlers, if not the best bowler, in T20 cricket.

"They're an incredibly talented group, and I only see them continuing to develop and become better and better." 
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England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals.

England will be formidable Twenty20 World Cup opponents even in the absence of injured opener Jason Roy, New Zealand bowler Adam Milne said on Sunday after his team reached the semi-finals. New Zealand are likely to face England, who he described as "world class", in the first semi in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday in what would be a rematch of the 2019 one-day World Cup final. Roy retired hurt with a calf injury in England's 10-run loss to South Africa on Saturday and the 2010 champions continue to fret on the opener`s availability for the knockout matches. "I think when you look at the England order, they`ve got guys that can easily slot in to open," Milne said after New Zealand despatched Afghanistan in their final Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi. ALSO READ: Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign "Jonny Bairstow has opened before. So I think whatever team they have coming out against us, it`s going to be a really strong team. We`ll have to be right on the mark." Milne said New Zealand were aware of England`s strong white-ball record in recent years but backed themselves to do well against any opposition. "Obviously, they`re a world-class team that`s sort of proven over the last few years that in white-ball competitions they`re extremely strong," the 29-year-old said. "They've got a powerful batting order and a very skilled bowling group. We know it`s going to be a real tough challenge. "But saying that, we`ve also got a really good group with some really skilled bowlers, seamers and spinners and a really good batting group. We`re confident we can go out and beat anyone in this tournament." Also Read: Ravi Shastri to coach an IPL team? Ahmedabad franchise approach outgoing India head coach - Report Milne also had a word of encouragement for the Afghan side, who crashed out after their third defeat in five group matches. "They've got some extremely skilled players. Rashid Khan`s one of the best bowlers, if not the best bowler, in T20 cricket. "They're an incredibly talented group, and I only see them continuing to develop and become better and better."

T20 World Cup: England formidable even without Jason Roy, says New Zealand's Adam Milne

England pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../englands-jofra-archer-rewarded-with-contracts- after-impressive-debut-season-250828">Jofra Archer</a> said that it was disturbing to hear racial comments by a man in the crowd during batting on day five of the first Test against New Zealand at Bay Oval here on Monday.

"A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also," Archer tweeted.

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England suffered a massive defeat at the hands of hosts by an innings and 65 runs earlier in the day.

England resumed their innings from 55/3 on the last day of the first Test and were bowled out on 197. Denly and Root added 14-run brief partnership for the fourth wicket. Root (11) became the first scalp of the day and was caught by Tom Latham at gully off Colin de Grandhomme, reducing England for 69/4.

Ben Stokes along with Denly provided a 52-run partnership to get past the 100-run mark. Stokes, after playing a knock of 28 runs was bowled by Tim Southee.

England were in trouble as they lost Denly (35), Ollie Pope (6) and Jos Buttler (0) in quick succession.

Sam Curran and Jofra Archer built a stand of 59 runs for the ninth wicket but could not deny their side's defeat. Archer (30) was scalped by Neil Wagner, taking New Zealand close to victory in the 97th over. On the next delivery of the same over, Wagner put the final nail in the coffin and dismissed Stuart Board on a golden duck.

For New Zealand, Wagner bagged five wickets while Mitchell Santner clinched three wickets.

The two teams will now face each other in the second Test at Hamilton from November 29 to December 3.

England pacer Jofra Archer said that it was disturbing to hear racial comments by a man in the crowd during batting on day five of the first Test against New Zealand at Bay Oval here on Monday.

England pacer Jofra Archer said that it was disturbing to hear racial comments by a man in the crowd during batting on day five of the first Test against New Zealand at Bay Oval here on Monday. "A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also," Archer tweeted. A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team , the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy , @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also — Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) November 25, 2019 × England suffered a massive defeat at the hands of hosts by an innings and 65 runs earlier in the day. England resumed their innings from 55/3 on the last day of the first Test and were bowled out on 197. Denly and Root added 14-run brief partnership for the fourth wicket. Root (11) became the first scalp of the day and was caught by Tom Latham at gully off Colin de Grandhomme, reducing England for 69/4. Ben Stokes along with Denly provided a 52-run partnership to get past the 100-run mark. Stokes, after playing a knock of 28 runs was bowled by Tim Southee. England were in trouble as they lost Denly (35), Ollie Pope (6) and Jos Buttler (0) in quick succession. Sam Curran and Jofra Archer built a stand of 59 runs for the ninth wicket but could not deny their side's defeat. Archer (30) was scalped by Neil Wagner, taking New Zealand close to victory in the 97th over. On the next delivery of the same over, Wagner put the final nail in the coffin and dismissed Stuart Board on a golden duck. For New Zealand, Wagner bagged five wickets while Mitchell Santner clinched three wickets. The two teams will now face each other in the second Test at Hamilton from November 29 to December 3.

A bit disturbing hearing racial insults: England pacer Jofra Archer

A dramatic England collapse which saw five wickets fall for only 10 runs allowed New Zealand to snatch a 14-run victory in their Twenty20 international in Nelson Tuesday.

It also put New Zealand 2-1 ahead in the series with two games to play.

England were on track to overhaul New Zealand's 180 when they reached 139 for two in the 15th over, with captain Eoin Morgan in full flight as he cracked sixes off consecutive Mitchell Santner deliveries.

But with England needing 42 off the remaining 31 deliveries Santner turned the match when he had Morgan caught by Colin Munro off the final ball of the over.

Dawid Malan (55) and James Vince (49) had laid a solid foundation for England at the top of the innings.

But Morgan's dismissal started a collapse which saw Munro run out Sam Billings for one in the following over before Blair Tickner removed Vince.

In the space of two deliveries, Lockie Ferguson bowled Lewis Gregory without scoring and had Sam Curran caught for two leaving Tom Curran and Saqib Mahmood to struggle through to the end.

"That's one that got away," England captain Morgan said, pointing to the lack of experience in his squad.&nbsp;

"We were in control for the whole chase until we were three or four down, probably that's a lack of experience. The guys need to get more games into them at this level."

Ferguson and Tickner both finished with two for 25 while spinner Santner and Ish Sodhi took a wicket apiece.

"It could have gone either way at the halfway mark. But we knew if we could keep taking wickets it would be touch for them," New Zealand captain Tim Southee said.

A sound middle-order partnership by Colin de Grandhomme and Ross Taylor laid the basis for New Zealand after Martin Guptill had given them a flying start with 33 off 17 deliveries.

Man-of-the-match de Grandhomme smacked 55 off 35 while Taylor produced a more sedate 27 from 24 in a 66-run stand after New Zealand were three down in the eighth over.

It was a better performance by England in the field with a much-improved catching effort which accounted for four of the seven wickets. But the bowling discipline dropped as New Zealand benefited from eight wides and two no balls.

A dramatic England collapse which saw five wickets fall for only 10 runs allowed New Zealand to snatch a 14-run victory in their Twenty20 international in Nelson Tuesday.

A dramatic England collapse which saw five wickets fall for only 10 runs allowed New Zealand to snatch a 14-run victory in their Twenty20 international in Nelson Tuesday. It also put New Zealand 2-1 ahead in the series with two games to play. England were on track to overhaul New Zealand's 180 when they reached 139 for two in the 15th over, with captain Eoin Morgan in full flight as he cracked sixes off consecutive Mitchell Santner deliveries. But with England needing 42 off the remaining 31 deliveries Santner turned the match when he had Morgan caught by Colin Munro off the final ball of the over. Dawid Malan (55) and James Vince (49) had laid a solid foundation for England at the top of the innings. But Morgan's dismissal started a collapse which saw Munro run out Sam Billings for one in the following over before Blair Tickner removed Vince. In the space of two deliveries, Lockie Ferguson bowled Lewis Gregory without scoring and had Sam Curran caught for two leaving Tom Curran and Saqib Mahmood to struggle through to the end. "That's one that got away," England captain Morgan said, pointing to the lack of experience in his squad. "We were in control for the whole chase until we were three or four down, probably that's a lack of experience. The guys need to get more games into them at this level." Ferguson and Tickner both finished with two for 25 while spinner Santner and Ish Sodhi took a wicket apiece. "It could have gone either way at the halfway mark. But we knew if we could keep taking wickets it would be touch for them," New Zealand captain Tim Southee said. A sound middle-order partnership by Colin de Grandhomme and Ross Taylor laid the basis for New Zealand after Martin Guptill had given them a flying start with 33 off 17 deliveries. Man-of-the-match de Grandhomme smacked 55 off 35 while Taylor produced a more sedate 27 from 24 in a 66-run stand after New Zealand were three down in the eighth over. It was a better performance by England in the field with a much-improved catching effort which accounted for four of the seven wickets. But the bowling discipline dropped as New Zealand benefited from eight wides and two no balls.

Dramatic collapse in end overs hurt England as New Zealand take 2-1 lead in T20 series

A group of rueful New Zealand players touched down on home soil on Thursday, still coming to terms with the gut-wrenching defeat to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-winner-joe-root-thanks-countrymen-for-unbelievable-support-236706">England </a>in the World Cup final.

Pace bowler Trent Boult was among six Black Caps players making a low-key homecoming at Auckland airport, soaking up commiserations from a few fans and well-wishers.

The left-armer was still haunted by the deflection off <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-likely-to-receive-knighthood-for-world-cup-final-heroics-236474">Ben Stokes's</a> bat in the 50th over that raced to the boundary and helped send the final into a Super Over before England claimed the win on the total boundaries scored.

"It's natural to nitpick, to wonder about all those little things and how it could have been a totally different game," he told reporters at the airport.

"I've been living that last over in my mind a lot - somehow I got hit for six along the ground which has never happened before.''

"To see the scores level (after the Super Over) and still lose, yeah, that was a pretty unique situation," Boult said.

England's maiden World Cup title denied <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-coach-wants-rules-to-review-after-hollow-world-cup-final-236266">New Zealand</a> their first but the class shown by Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and his players in defeat generated global acclaim.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she wanted to put on a home-coming celebration for the team but their different schedules and commitments have put the idea on ice for the time being.

Boult said he was overwhelmed by the messages of support from the public.

"We've just been on a plane 15 hours and there were a lot of Kiwis saying 'we felt for you'," he said.

"I didn't really know what to say. Obviously, we're all hurting and we're sorry for letting everyone down.

"I just want to get home, walk my dog along the beach and try to forget about it but it's gonna be a hard one to swallow for the next couple of years," added Boult.

A group of rueful New Zealand players touched down on home soil on Thursday, still coming to terms with the gut-wrenching defeat to England in the World Cup final.

A group of rueful New Zealand players touched down on home soil on Thursday, still coming to terms with the gut-wrenching defeat to England in the World Cup final. Pace bowler Trent Boult was among six Black Caps players making a low-key homecoming at Auckland airport, soaking up commiserations from a few fans and well-wishers. The left-armer was still haunted by the deflection off Ben Stokes's bat in the 50th over that raced to the boundary and helped send the final into a Super Over before England claimed the win on the total boundaries scored. "It's natural to nitpick, to wonder about all those little things and how it could have been a totally different game," he told reporters at the airport. "I've been living that last over in my mind a lot - somehow I got hit for six along the ground which has never happened before.'' "To see the scores level (after the Super Over) and still lose, yeah, that was a pretty unique situation," Boult said. England's maiden World Cup title denied New Zealand their first but the class shown by Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and his players in defeat generated global acclaim. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she wanted to put on a home-coming celebration for the team but their different schedules and commitments have put the idea on ice for the time being. Boult said he was overwhelmed by the messages of support from the public. "We've just been on a plane 15 hours and there were a lot of Kiwis saying 'we felt for you'," he said. "I didn't really know what to say. Obviously, we're all hurting and we're sorry for letting everyone down. "I just want to get home, walk my dog along the beach and try to forget about it but it's gonna be a hard one to swallow for the next couple of years," added Boult.

New Zealand players make sombre homecoming after World Cup blow

England pacer Liam Plunkett is hopeful that the hosts can chase down the target given by the New Zealand team in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-final-england-vs-new-zealand-235710">final match of Cricket World Cup&nbsp;2019</a> on Sunday at Lord's.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted 241 for a loss of eight wickets in their bid to win the title for the first time.&nbsp;

Plunkett took three key wickets as England restricted the Black Caps to a modest total.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Sometimes it doesn't feel real," said Plunkett during the innings break.&nbsp;

"It's a good pitch, we bowled tight lines and restricted New Zealand. It's nice to know my role," he added.&nbsp;

"I tried to smash the pitch, use my variations and hope for the batsman to make a mistake," said Plunkett.&nbsp;

"I look to use cross-seamed deliveries a lot and the seam up is more of a variation for me. It's something that has worked for me for the last four years so I'm not going to change that," said the pacer on his bowling technique.&nbsp;

"New Zealand are a good batting team and hopefully we can chase that down now," he concluded his chat.&nbsp;

Both sides, desperate to win the tournament for the first time, retained the same XI from their contrasting semi-final victories.&nbsp;

England pacer Liam Plunkett is hopeful that the hosts can chase down the target given by the New Zealand team in the final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Sunday at Lord's.

England pacer Liam Plunkett is hopeful that the hosts can chase down the target given by the New Zealand team in the final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Sunday at Lord's. Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted 241 for a loss of eight wickets in their bid to win the title for the first time. Plunkett took three key wickets as England restricted the Black Caps to a modest total. "Sometimes it doesn't feel real," said Plunkett during the innings break. "It's a good pitch, we bowled tight lines and restricted New Zealand. It's nice to know my role," he added. "I tried to smash the pitch, use my variations and hope for the batsman to make a mistake," said Plunkett. "I look to use cross-seamed deliveries a lot and the seam up is more of a variation for me. It's something that has worked for me for the last four years so I'm not going to change that," said the pacer on his bowling technique. "New Zealand are a good batting team and hopefully we can chase that down now," he concluded his chat. Both sides, desperate to win the tournament for the first time, retained the same XI from their contrasting semi-final victories.

World Cup final: 'Hopefully we can chase that down,' says Liam Plunkett during innings break

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes.

England knocked Australia out of the semi-finals with an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-thrash-australia-by-eight-wickets-to-reach-world-cup-final-235127">emphatic eight-wicket win</a> and another over New Zealand in Sunday's final will see the hosts head into next month's five-Test Ashes series with significant momentum.

"It probably does, to be honest," Ponting said, when asked whether England's 50-over success could spill over.

"The country will be on a bit of a wave and a bit of a high, the players will certainly be on a huge high after that World Cup.

"But who knows if they don't (win), it might have an adverse effect on their Ashes campaign as well.

"You can take lots of things from different series.

"It's a completely different series going into an Ashes and there will be quite a few different players in their Test team than will be in this one-day team. They'll have different captains as well.

"But I'm sure if they happen to win the World Cup, they'll take as much as they can from it going into the Ashes."

Australia hold the urn after thrashing England 4-0 on home soil in the 2017-18 Ashes.

The first Ashes Test starts at Edgbaston on August&nbsp;1.

Ponting, hired as an assistant coach to Justin Langer for Australia's World Cup campaign, watched Aaron Finch's side fall to South Africa and England in successive matches to bow out of the tournament after they had been the first side to book their place in the semi-finals.

Injuries did not help Australia's cause and Ponting was not prepared to wear the blame for the side's tactical preparations.

"Tactically, I think we got things right. Personnel-wise, we picked the best team that we could for every game," Ponting told Cricket Australia's website (cricket.com.au).

"Unusually for Australian teams in World Cups, we played our worst cricket in the most critical moments.

"That'll be the thing that gets spoken about the most and see if there's any reason behind it."

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes. England knocked Australia out of the semi-finals with an emphatic eight-wicket win and another over New Zealand in Sunday's final will see the hosts head into next month's five-Test Ashes series with significant momentum.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes. England knocked Australia out of the semi-finals with an emphatic eight-wicket win and another over New Zealand in Sunday's final will see the hosts head into next month's five-Test Ashes series with significant momentum. "It probably does, to be honest," Ponting said, when asked whether England's 50-over success could spill over. "The country will be on a bit of a wave and a bit of a high, the players will certainly be on a huge high after that World Cup. "But who knows if they don't (win), it might have an adverse effect on their Ashes campaign as well. "You can take lots of things from different series. "It's a completely different series going into an Ashes and there will be quite a few different players in their Test team than will be in this one-day team. They'll have different captains as well. "But I'm sure if they happen to win the World Cup, they'll take as much as they can from it going into the Ashes." Australia hold the urn after thrashing England 4-0 on home soil in the 2017-18 Ashes. The first Ashes Test starts at Edgbaston on August 1. Ponting, hired as an assistant coach to Justin Langer for Australia's World Cup campaign, watched Aaron Finch's side fall to South Africa and England in successive matches to bow out of the tournament after they had been the first side to book their place in the semi-finals. Injuries did not help Australia's cause and Ponting was not prepared to wear the blame for the side's tactical preparations. "Tactically, I think we got things right. Personnel-wise, we picked the best team that we could for every game," Ponting told Cricket Australia's website (cricket.com.au). "Unusually for Australian teams in World Cups, we played our worst cricket in the most critical moments. "That'll be the thing that gets spoken about the most and see if there's any reason behind it."

England could bring World Cup high into Ashes, says Ricky Ponting

The world will see a new cricket champion as it's New Zealand vs England in the Cricket World Cup 2019 final. Both the teams have entered the final in pursuit of a maiden title.&nbsp;

England defeated the defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-thrash-australia-by-eight-wickets-to-reach-world-cup-final-235127">Australia by eight wickets</a> to reach the first World Cup final after 27 years but the 2015 runners-up are standing between Morgan's men and the trophy.&nbsp;

After a disappointing first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup, England have risen to the top of the 50-over rankings in a quest to win the tournament for a first time. It's commendable how they have overhauled the entire team prompting a root-and-branch reform of their approach to ODI.&nbsp;

On their way into the final, Morgan's men bounced back from league stage defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia with convincing wins over India and New Zealand and finally defeating Aussies in the semis.&nbsp;

"If you told me after the last World Cup that we'd reach the final I wouldn't have believed you. It sums up how far we have come in the last four years. Everyone should take a huge amount of credit," Morgan said.

"This final is a huge opportunity for us," he added. "Making the most of it would be brilliant but getting to the final alone is awesome," Morgan added.&nbsp;

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New Zealand, a team which had advanced into the final on the basis of a superior net run-rate, gave a shocker to the two-time champion team India in the first semi-final.&nbsp;

New Zealand's unpredictable performance makes them heavy underdogs against the pre-tournament favourites.

"We've seen that anybody can beat anybody," said Williamson, who will now look to lead New Zealand to their first World Cup title against England.&nbsp;

England, losing finalists in 1979, 1987 and 1992, will face New Zealand, who have also yet to win the World Cup, in Sunday's title match at Lord's.

The world will see a new cricket champion as it's New Zealand vs England in the Cricket World Cup 2019 final. Both the teams have entered the final in pursuit of a maiden title.

The world will see a new cricket champion as it's New Zealand vs England in the Cricket World Cup 2019 final. Both the teams have entered the final in pursuit of a maiden title. England defeated the defending champions Australia by eight wickets to reach the first World Cup final after 27 years but the 2015 runners-up are standing between Morgan's men and the trophy. After a disappointing first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup, England have risen to the top of the 50-over rankings in a quest to win the tournament for a first time. It's commendable how they have overhauled the entire team prompting a root-and-branch reform of their approach to ODI. On their way into the final, Morgan's men bounced back from league stage defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia with convincing wins over India and New Zealand and finally defeating Aussies in the semis. "If you told me after the last World Cup that we'd reach the final I wouldn't have believed you. It sums up how far we have come in the last four years. Everyone should take a huge amount of credit," Morgan said. "This final is a huge opportunity for us," he added. "Making the most of it would be brilliant but getting to the final alone is awesome," Morgan added. Neither England or New Zealand have won the Men's Cricket World Cup before. We're going to have a new world champion on Sunday. #CWC19 | #BackTheBlackCaps | #WeAreEngland pic.twitter.com/4CiZMoqcNJ — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 11, 2019 × New Zealand, a team which had advanced into the final on the basis of a superior net run-rate, gave a shocker to the two-time champion team India in the first semi-final. New Zealand's unpredictable performance makes them heavy underdogs against the pre-tournament favourites. "We've seen that anybody can beat anybody," said Williamson, who will now look to lead New Zealand to their first World Cup title against England. England, losing finalists in 1979, 1987 and 1992, will face New Zealand, who have also yet to win the World Cup, in Sunday's title match at Lord's.

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England opener Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning century during&nbsp;England's must-win contest against New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first, England posted 305/8 against New Zealand in their final group game at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday.&nbsp;

During the innings break, Jonny Bairstow reflected on his successive centuries in the ongoing edition of World Cup. He said, "Really pleased with my performance. I got a couple of low scores earlier in the competition. I felt the need to contribute with some runs"&nbsp;

It was his ninth One-Day International (ODI) top and his innings included 15 boundaries and one sixer. He reached three figures in 95 balls.&nbsp;

But he fell soon after reaching three figures when he played on to recalled paceman Matt Henry for 106.

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"I'm disappointed that I didn't get a big one after getting to my hundred. You want to fire against the best teams in the world and consistently do it," he added.&nbsp;

"NZ have got quality bowlers, and we have learned things from the first innings and we need to try and use those pointers when we're bowling. We have to adjust a little bit in the second innings and hopefully, we can execute our skills well."

England opener Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning century during England's must-win contest against New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals of Cricket World Cup 2019.

England opener Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning century during England's must-win contest against New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals of Cricket World Cup 2019. Opting to bat first, England posted 305/8 against New Zealand in their final group game at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. During the innings break, Jonny Bairstow reflected on his successive centuries in the ongoing edition of World Cup. He said, "Really pleased with my performance. I got a couple of low scores earlier in the competition. I felt the need to contribute with some runs" It was his ninth One-Day International (ODI) top and his innings included 15 boundaries and one sixer. He reached three figures in 95 balls. But he fell soon after reaching three figures when he played on to recalled paceman Matt Henry for 106. That 💯 feeling 👊#CWC19 | #ENGvNZ | #WeAreEngland pic.twitter.com/jVGczgffoY — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 3, 2019 × "I'm disappointed that I didn't get a big one after getting to my hundred. You want to fire against the best teams in the world and consistently do it," he added. "NZ have got quality bowlers, and we have learned things from the first innings and we need to try and use those pointers when we're bowling. We have to adjust a little bit in the second innings and hopefully, we can execute our skills well."

World Cup: 'Really pleased with my performance,' says Jonny Bairstow after smashing century