In a closely-contested match in a chase of 167, New Zealand turned the tides in the death overs. They scored 57 off just 18 balls to seal the game with one over to spare.
Not directing any blame at his bowlers, Eoin Morgan credited the New Zealand side for outplaying the No.1-ranked England in the key clash.
England posted 166 on a two-paced surface. After claiming the wickets of Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson in the powerplay, Eoin Morgan believes that England were in the match till the end.
Full credit to Jimmy Neesham: Eoin Morgan
Sent in to bat after losing the toss, Eoin Morgan noted that the Abu Dhabi surface wasn’t up to England’s liking. A six-hitting side, they managed just four sixes in their innings. For the first time in seven-and-a-half years, their first six came after the 15-over mark in a T20I innings.
Eoin Morgan also credited New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham (27 off 11) for managing to strike from the start on a two-paced surface.
On Thursday, Pakistan will face Australia in the second semi-final, with the winner squaring off against New Zealand on Sunday.
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