BSP-27 England crush New Zealand to reach World Cup semi-finals

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England crush New Zealand to reach World Cup semi-finals

CHESTER-LE-STREET, United Kingdom, July 3, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – England booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 119-run demolition of New Zealand at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.

Eoin Morgan’s side scored 305-8 in their 50 overs as Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 106 and Jason Roy hit 60.

The tournament hosts then bowled out New Zealand for 186 to guarantee a top-four finish in the 10-team group stage.

England, who have never won the competition, are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1992.

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