T20 World Cup 2022: Jos Buttler Shines In England’s 20-Run Win Over New Zealand
Brisbane, The Gulf Observer: Chasing a 180-run target, New Zealand were restricted to 159 for 6 despite a heroic 62 from Glenn Phillips.
England defeated New Zealand by 20 runs in Brisbane on Tuesday. Chasing a 180-run target, the Kiwis were restricted to 159 for 6 despite a heroic 62 from Glenn Phillips. For England, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran scalped two wickets each. Earlier, half-centuries by Jos Buttler (73) and Alex Hales (52) had helped England post 179 for 6 in 20 overs. For the Blackcaps, Lockie Ferguson had starred with two wickets after Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat first.
England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler (w/c), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway (w), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
