England’s Will Jacks and Harry Brook have a good time after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. Picture: REUTERS
COLOMBO:
Will Jacks hailed Harry Brook’s impression as England’s white‑ball captain after their 4‑wicket win over New Zealand on Friday secured high spot within the Tremendous Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.
Jacks delivered an all‑spherical efficiency, taking two wickets in 4 economical overs earlier than including a brisk 44‑run partnership with Rehan Ahmed in England’s chase of 160, which they accomplished with three balls remaining.
Requested whether or not England’s latest type signalled a return to the “Bazball” model of play popularised by coach Brendon McCullum, Jacks as an alternative pointed to Brook, who struck a 50‑ball century towards Pakistan of their earlier match to seal a semi‑last berth and once more settled down the innings on Friday after England slipped to 2–2 early within the chase.
“I feel this group is the period of Harry Brook. He’s our white-ball captain,” Jacks informed reporters in Colombo.
“And I feel that’s one thing that we have been actually specializing in. He has obtained us to play a sure approach, and I feel the surroundings across the group led by him is totally good.
“Hopefully, everybody can see that we’re having enjoyable and we’re approaching the sport in the correct approach. And I feel that is why we have had some success.”
England will face India or West Indies within the semi‑finals, with the 2 sides assembly on Sunday. Jacks mentioned England can be prepared for both opponent.
“We’ll be watching their sport Sunday and we’ll see the result. We’ll be ready and I feel we’ll go into it with optimism and pleasure.”
Rehan and Jacks late present
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks’ speedy 44-run partnership turned the sport as England chased down a goal of 160 with three balls to spare to beat New Zealand by 4 wickets within the Twenty20 World Cup Tremendous Eights on Friday.
England, who had already certified for subsequent week’s semi-finals, topped Group Two by profitable all three of their video games. New Zealand should watch for the end result between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Saturday to see in the event that they advance to the final 4.
“It was on a little bit of a knife edge and I am over the moon,” mentioned participant of the match Jacks, who took two wickets earlier than scoring a quickfire 32.
New Zealand selected to bat first and though Jofra Archer bowled a maiden first over, openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen picked up 54 runs within the powerplay.
The English spinners reined again the 2021 finalists, nonetheless, with Adil Rashid getting Seifert (35) stumped and Allen (29) falling to Jacks 4 balls later.
New Zealand didn’t hit a boundary between the thirteenth and seventeenth overs, as Rashid (2-28) dismissed Mark Chapman (15) and Daryl Mitchell (3) fell to Liam Dawson.
Glenn Phillips made a speedy 39 and Cole McConchie (14) added late runs earlier than captain Mitchell Santner hit a six off the final ball to get New Zealand to 159-7.
New Zealand began effectively, Matt Henry bowling an ideal supply to get Phil Salt (2) caught behind, earlier than Lockie Ferguson dismissed Jos Buttler for a duck.
With England reeling at 2-2, captain Harry Brook set about stabilising the innings with Jacob Bethell.
They added 48 runs for the third wicket earlier than Brook, contemporary from his good hundred towards Pakistan, fell for 26 attempting to hit Phillips over lengthy off.
Bethell (21) pulled Ravindra to deep mid-wicket, the place Phillips dived ahead to take a spectacular low catch and depart England in hassle at 58-4.
Tom Banton and Sam Curran saved England within the sport with a strong partnership earlier than the latter holed out.
Rachin Ravindra (3-19) discovered sharp flip and had Banton (33) caught at mid-wicket, leaving England needing 43 to win from the final three overs.
Rehan (19) and Jacks hit Phillips for a six every to select up 22 runs from the 18th over and so they closed out the victory with ease.
Pakistan have to beat Sri Lanka by 64 runs or chase down a goal in round 13.1 overs to disclaim New Zealand a spot within the semi-finals.
