Cricket Scorecard

We are back for the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, England have posted a decent total on the board and they have the bowling attack to defend it as well. New Zealand, on the other hand have found different match winners in this tournament, but to get to this total they will need to play as a unit. 

Alex Hales is up for a chat and he feels that they have a good score on the board as this is not typical Gabba wicket. Says that there is a little bit for the spinners. Admits that he felt out of touch in the last few games so it is good to contribute. Mentions that the plan was to negotiate the swing early and once it stopped they wanted to go after the bowling. Informs that the plan is to make them try and hit to the longer boundaries and bowls some change up with slower deliveries will be th

New Zealand, on the other hand could not replicate their bowling performance from their previous games. Their spinners, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi were economical but all of their pacers were taken to the cleaners. They will look back to those two dropped catches of Jos Buttler which could have made a huge difference. However, they pulled things back a bit in the last three overs and restrcited England under 180. Now, they have to come out to bat with a positive intent and play freely.

England needed to step up and they did exactly that. Jos Buttler led from the front and Alex Hales showed his class. Both of them added 81 runs to the opening stand. Hales got out just after reaching to his fifty, but Buttler continued his domination over the Kiwi bowlers along with Liam Livingstone. Jos Buttler ended on 73 off just 47 balls and Liam Livingstone scored a quick-fire 20 as well. They have got to a good total and will be confident enough to defend it.

A very good batting display from England, and they have scored 179 runs against a quality bowling attack. However, they could have got 10-15 runs more as they were in a good position. It will not be an easy chase for New Zealand.

Lockie Ferguson to Dawid Malan, Some poor fielding in the deep! Lockie Ferguson continues attacking the stumps on a fuller length, Dawid Malan clips this towards deep mid-wicket and a misfield allows them to complete three runs. England have a decent total on the board but would have liked for some more. 

Dawid Malan walks out to bat now.

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, ! LBW! Lockie Ferguson gets rid of the dangerous Ben Stokes now! This is an outstanding yorker pitching in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes looks to flick this to the leg side but misses and gets hit on the back pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately and Ben Stokes starts to walk. At the last momemt he decides to review this and UltraEdge shows no inside edge while Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. The onfield decision stands an

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Lockie Ferguson nails the yorker and Ben Stokes can only dig this out towards deep mid-wicket but they run well for two runs. 

Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, ! Sam Curran has clobbered this! Lockie Ferguson goes full once again and outside off, Sam Curran connects this one well and deposits it into the deep mid-wicket boundary for a biggie. 

Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, NO BALL! The ball seems to have slipped out of the bowler's hand as he throws a beamer as the batter looks to paddle this fine. The keeper does not collect allowing an extra run and the umpire calls no ball with a free hit coming up. 

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside off, Ben Stokes gets an inside edge to fine leg and they take a run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Lockie Ferguson bowls this full and outside off, Ben Stokes gets across the stumps and heaves this to wide long on for two runs. 

Lockie Ferguson (3-0-30-1) to bowl the last over.

Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Continues bowling on a good length and angling down leg, Ben Stokes looks to make room and swing but misses. End of an outstanding over for New Zealand.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes clips this to mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Sam Curran is the new batter in for England.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, ! RUN OUT! New Zealand have the big wicket of Jos Buttler and have well and truly clawed their way back into this game! Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes hits this to the cover fielder. Jos Buttler is looking for a single but is sent back as Kane Williamson collects the ball and throws it towards Tim Southee. He does well to take the bails off and replays show Jos Buttler is short of the crease. England are in some tro

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Tim Southee bowls this full on the pads, Ben Stokes clips this to deep backward square leg and they pick up a brace. 

Ben Stokes comes out to the middle now.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, ! CAUGHT! Harry Brook's short stay at the wicket has come to an end here! Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Harry Brook tries to hit this across the line but only manages to sky this towards the long off fielder. Finn Allen judges the boundary rope well and takes a comfortable catch. England are losing wickets quickly here and are unable to get going. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, ! Harry Brook has just managed to get this over the ropes! Tim Southee bowls this full and outside off, Harry Brook flicks this over the cow corner boundary for a maximum. 

Tim Southee (3-0-34-0) to bowl the penultimate over.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, A slower delivery bowled full and just outside the off pole, Jos Buttler is early into the shot and is beaten. 

Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, Lockie Ferguson continues bowling full and angles this into the pads, Harry Brook works this to mid on and takes a single to get off the mark. 

Harry Brook walks out to bat now.

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, ! TIMBER! Lockie Ferguson gets his man! He attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length, Liam Livingstone attempts the same shot once again but this time misses and watches his stumps shattered. This is a good come back from Lockie Ferguson and England have lost their third wicket. 

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, ! Liam Livingstone has decided to use the pace instead of generating it! Lockie Ferguson bowls this full and just outside off, Liam Livingstone gets across the stumps and paddles this down to fine leg for four runs. 

Lockie Ferguson comes back into the attack. He has conceded 24 runs in his two over.

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, This is on a good length and angled into the batter, Liam Livingstone swings his bat but does not connect. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Lockie Ferguson bowls a full delivery outside off, Jos Buttler strokes this towards cover and takes one. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Goes full once again and outside off, Liam Livingstone hits this in the air towards deep cover but the ball in the gap and they take two runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Full and in line with the stumps, Jos Buttler knocks this down to long on and takes an easy single. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, This is bowled full and outside the off pole, Jos Buttler does not connect this time and the goes through to the keeper. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! What a hit! This is has been dispatched with disdain! Trent Boult bowls a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Jos Buttler stands tall and flat bats the ball over the bowler's head for a huge hit! The dropped catch is proving to be quite expensive for New Zealand. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, This is a fuller and outside off, Liam Livingstone hits this hard to cover and takes off for a single. The throw comes at the bowler's end but by the time Trent Boult whips the vails off the batter is in the crease. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult bowls this back of a length and outside off, Jos Buttler cuts this to deep point for a single. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, This is full as well and just outside off, Liam Livingstone looks to clip this leg side but gets a leading edge just over mid off and they take two runs. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, ! Liam Livingstone connects this time and the ball goes far into the stands! Tim Southee bowls this a touch fuller and in Liam Livingstone's hitting arc. He swings hard at the ball and deposits it into the deep mid-wicket boundary for six runs. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, This is on a good length and angled into the stumps, Liam Livingstone swings at this but misses and the ball goes just over the stumps. 

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, This is bowled on a shorter length and outside off, Jos Buttler initially shimmies forward then goes back and cuts the ball to deep point for a single. With that run, he becomes the highest scorer for England in T20I cricket.

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Aimed at the stumps on a fuller length, Jos Buttler clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Tim Southee (2-0-22-0) is back on.

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Tim Southee bowls a full delivery in line with the stumps, Liam Livingstone knocks this down to long on for one. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, A slower bouncer this time and going down leg, Liam Livingstone mistimes his pull to fine leg and takes a single. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Goes full and outside off, Liam Livingstone takes a wild swing at the ball but miscues it and gets a thick outside edge that lands in the vacant deep backward point region. The take two runs in the process. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, This is on a good length and pitching on leg, Jos Buttler punches this down to long on and takes one. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Trent Boult serves this wide outside the off pole and on a fuller length, Jos Buttler leaves this alone and the umpire calls this wide. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! This has been slapped away! Trent Boult pulls his length back and bowls this in line with the stumps, Jos Buttler pulls this to deep backward square leg for four more runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler has absolutely powered this to the boundary! Trent Boult bowls this full and just outside off, Jos Buttler gets his front foot out of the way and finds the straightish long on fence for four runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult starts the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Jos Buttler cuts this to deep point and they run well to take two runs. 

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, ! TAKEN! Moeen Ali tries to take on Ish Sodhi, but holes out this time. This is short and outside off, Moeen Ali reaches for it and tries to slog it over mid-wicket, but he fails to get the right connection and hits it straight up in the air wide of long on where Trent Boult settles under it and takes a good catch. The move to send Moeen Ali up the order did not work for England.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Another looped-up delivery bowled full and outside off, Jos Buttler mistimes his shot to long off and take one. That brings up his half-century and he will be looking to carry on from here.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Tossed up once again outside off, Jos Buttler defends this towards cover. 

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, Flighted full and outside off, Liam Livingstone reaches for this and works it towards point for a single to get ff the mark. 

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Liam Livingstone makes his way out to the middle and there is only one way he is going to play here.

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up, full and on off, Liam Livingstone leans on and blocks it out.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! What a shot! This is more like a tennis shot! Lockie Ferguson lands this short and on middle and leg, Jos Buttler slaps it hard and wide of long on for another boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler is showing his class here! This is full and on middle, slower too, Jos Buttler waits for it and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Moeen Ali, On a length and on leg, Moeen Ali tucks it through square leg for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Oh..my! This could be costly for New Zealand! Lockie Ferguson bowls this short and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it towards deep square leg where Daryl Mitchell drops a sitter. A single is taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Powered away! Lockie Ferguson serves this full and around off, Jos Buttler gets his front leg out of the way and thrashes it over mid off for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Swing and a miss! Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and on middle, Jos Buttler goes for the big heave, but misses as the ball just goes over the stumps.

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, outside off, turning in, Moeen Ali guides it towards point.

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, Flatter delivery, short and on leg, Moeen Ali clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Shorter in length and on off, Jos Buttler punches it towards cover for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, ! Innovative from Buttler! This is looped up, full and on off, Jos Buttler goes for the reverse sweep, but gets an top edge towards the vacant third man fence for a boundary.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on leg, Jos Buttler goes for the slog but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a brace.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, A googly, quicker and on middle, skidding through, Jos Buttler pushes it towards point.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Floated, full and on off, Jos Buttler uses his feet and drills it towards long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, This is wider outside off on a fuller length, Moeen Ali cross-bats this down to long off for a run. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Goes full and angles this into the stumps, Jos Buttler works this down to long off for one. 

Moeen Ali makes his way out at number 3.

Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner bowls this slightly short outside off from over the wicket, Moeen Ali slaps this to deep point and opens his account with a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! STUMPED! Alex Hales tries to take on Mitchell Santner but throws his wicket away. Mitchell Santner bowls this slower through the air, on off, Alex Hales skips down the track to heave it across the line, but gets beaten on the flight an Devon Conway behind the stumps does the rest. England lose their first wicket. However, Alex Hales has done his job.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! FIFTY FOR HALES! Mitchell Santner bowls this quicker, short and on off, Alex Hales goes for the cut, but gets a outside edge towards the thrid man fence for a boundary. This has been an excellent knock from Hales and he will look to get on from here.

Drinks! England are in very good situation at the halfway stage and they have all the wickets in hand as well. Looking at their batting line-up, they will look to change their gears after the break and go absolutely berserk. New Zealand, on the other hand need wickets and they need it quickly or else they could be chasing a huge total. An exciting session of cricket awaits us.

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Shorter ball, a googly now, around the off pole. Alex Hales makes room and pushes it towards cover for a run. He retains the strike. England are 77 for 0 at the halfway mark!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Pulls his length back on this occasion, around middle and leg. Jos Buttler clips it towards mid-wicket and rotates the strike. 

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Loopy one, fuller ball, outside off. Alex Hales leans in and drives it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Drops it short now, around middle and leg. Jos Buttler steps down the pitch and works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets it right this time! Lovely shot! Pitches it up again, around middle. Jos Buttler reverse-sweeps it powerfully through backward point for a boundary. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Wrong'un now, on the pads, Jos Buttler nudges it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Pitched-up delivery, wide of off. Alex Hales presses forward and drives it towards sweeper cover for a brace. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, This one drifts in, back of a length, around middle. Jos Buttler miscues his reverse-sweep towards backward point for a run.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Outside off, fuller ball, loopy one. Alex Hales drives it uppishly towards deep cover only for a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Play and a miss! Quicker now, at around 92 clicks, outside off, back of a length, Alex Hales looks to cut this one but he fails to get any bat on it.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Mitchell Santner drops it short now, around middle and off, Alex Hales steps down the pitch and looks to flick this one but he gets a leading edge towards point. 

Spin from both ends as Mitchell Santner (2-0-11-0) comes back into the attack.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Loopy one, spinning away, outside off, pitched up. Alex Hales prods forward and drives it through cover-point. Two taken!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, A googly now, short ball, around middle. Jos Buttler looks to flick this one but the ball goes off the leading edge towards point. Another dot! Good start from Ish Sodhi!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Quick, flatter one this time, shortish ball, around middle. Jos Buttler reverse-sweeps it towards the fielder ar point. No run there! 

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Tosses it up, full in length, around off. Alex Hales pushes it towards long off for a run.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Leg bye! Ish Sodhi bowls this around the leg pole, a back-of-a-length delivery, quick as well. Jos Buttler misses his flick and gets hit on his pads. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batters cross ends.

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, A touch short now, outside off. Alex Hales rocks back and dabs it towards cover-point for a quick single!

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Ish Sodhi begins with a fuller one, outside off, spinning away. Alex Hales leans in and drives it to the fielder at cover. 

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, This is on a good length as well and outside the off stump, Alex Hales pushes at the ball and gets an inside edge into the pads. The ball rolls towards point and they take a single. 

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, This is on a good length and outside off, Alex Hales blocks this towards the cover-point fielder. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, This is a full as well and outside off, Jos Buttler knocks this to mid off and takes a quick run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! That is a trademark Jos Buttler shot! Lockie Ferguson goes full and outside the off pole, Jos Buttler gets across the line of the stumps and scoops the ball to fine leg for a maximum.

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, Delivers this one quick on a good length and angled into the stumps. Alex Hales tucks this towards square leg and takes a run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Jos Buttler taps this towards cover-point and takes a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Another full delivery outside the off stump, Jos Buttler plays this with soft hands towards cover and takes a quick run. England are 48 for no loss after the Powerplay. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, This is outside the off stump on a fuller length, Alex Hales works this in the gap at cover-point and takes one. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Brilliant effort from Kane Williamson! Mitchell Santner bowls this short and outside off, Jos Buttler makes room and reaches for it. However, he loses his grip and slices it wide of extra cover where Kane Williamson dives to his left to attempt the catch. The umpires are not sure and sends it upstairs, but the soft signal is out. The replays shows that Kane Williamson took the catch, but as he hit the ground, the ball touches the ground as well. Jos But

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Mitchell Santner fires this one quickly into the pads on a fuller length, Jos Buttler clips this ball to mid-wicket for single.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Quicker, short and on leg, Alex Hales flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! Nice shot! Mitchell Santner bowls this short and on middle, Alex Hales moves back and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Back of a length and on off, Alex Hales forces it towards mid off for a single. 15 runs from the over!

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Alex Hales guides it towards point.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! Another one for Hales! Tim Southee continues with the shorter length and outside off, Alex Hales makes room again and cuts it over cover-point for another boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! CRUNCHED! Tim Southee bowls this on a hard length and on off, Alex Hales makes room and smashes it over extra cover for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, On a length and on middle, Alex Hales goes for the big heave but misses as the ball goes under the bat and just over the stumps.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! BANG! Alex Hales is taking charge here! This is on a hard length and on middle, Alex Hales stays in his crease and slaps it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on middle, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Flatter and quciker again, angling into the batter, Alex Hales looks to play at it but gets hit on the pads as the ball roll towards short third man. A leg bye is taken!

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Shorter in length and on off, angling in, Alex Hales moves back and pushes it towards cover.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Darts this one down the leg, Alex Hales looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Quicker one, short and on middle, Alex Hales knocks it towards mid on.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Mitchell Santner starts with a flatter delivery, on leg, angling in, Jos Buttler punches it towards mid off for a single.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, ! A boundary to end the over then! This is pitched up, on middle, slower too, Alex Hales stays there and lofts it towards the vacant long off fence for four runs.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Sharp bouncer! Trent Boult bangs in a short delivery, on middle and leg, Alex Hales ducks under it.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Good stuff from Boult! Alex Hales tries to make room by going to the leg side, and Trent Boult serves a full delivery, outeide off, Hales tries to reach it but he is too far away from the ball and misses.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Full again and on middle, Jos Buttler plays it towards mid off for a single.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult serves this fuller and outside off again, angling away, Jos Buttler goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. There was a sound as the ball passes the bat, but no one appealed.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Jos Buttler slashes hard at it but cannot connect.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Tim Southee bowls this a touch fuller, on off, Alex Hales tries to guide it towards third man but misses it completely.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, This is back of a length and outside off, Alex Hales stays back and punches it past cover-point for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! Solid from Hales! Tim Southee bowls this on a hard length and on middle, Alex Hales picks up the length early and pulls it from the front foot over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, On a length and on off, Alex Hales steers it straight to short third man.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Goes a bit fuller and around off, shaping away, Alex Hales leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Tim Southee starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts it towards cover for a single.

Tim Southee will share the attack and bowl from the other end. 

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, This is pitched up, on off, Alex Hales drives it firmly through cover for a brace.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, ! A very lucky boundary for Hales! Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and on off, Alex Hales goes for the drive but gets an inside edge just past the leg stump towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Hales gets off the mark!

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Full again and on off, Alex Hales knocks it towards mid off.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Another inswinger from Boult! This is full and on leg, shaping in, Alex Hales looks to play at it but gets hit on the pads.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult serves this full and on leg, Jos Buttler ficks it with fine timing wide of deep mid-wicket where the fielder covers his ground and dives to the left to stop the boudnary. Three runs taken!

We are done with the pre-match formalities and the game is all set to get underway. The umpires have made their way out to the middle and the New Zealand fielders are taking their positions in the field. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler stride out to the middle and will open the inning for England. They will be hoping to get off to a good start but it will depend on how they handle Trent Boult who will begin proceedings with the new ball. Let's play...

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult starts with a good delivery! He bowls this on a hard length and on middle, swinging in, Jos Buttler gets a bit cramped and keeps it out to the leg side.

We are moments away from the game, but before that, it is time for the national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by England's national anthem.

Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand says that they would have batted as well, but they will adapt. Adds that they want to focus on their game and stick to their plans. Mentions that they will have to use the new ball well and it is going to be a good contest. Tells that they try to pick the team according to the conditions and opposition, but for this game they are unchanged.

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says that they would fancy a bat first as it is a used wicket. Claims that whatever they do they want to do well and these kinds of game are what they look forward to. Mentions that they have dangerous players in their side and they are raring to go.  Informs they have no changes. Adds that they want to give the players time and an extra batter in the lineup gives them more solidity.

New Zealand (Unchanged Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

England (Unchanged Playing XI) - Jos Buttler (C) (WK), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid. 

TOSS - The coin goes up in the air and lands in favour of England. They have elected to BAT first.

We are back for the chase!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, England have posted a decent total on the board and they have the bowling attack to defend it as well. New Zealand, on the other hand have found different match winners in this tournament, but to get to this total they will need to play as a unit. 

Alex Hales is up for a chat and he feels that they have a good score on the board as this is not typical Gabba wicket. Says that there is a little bit for the spinners. Admits that he felt out of touch in the last few games so it is good to contribute. Mentions that the plan was to negotiate the swing early and once it stopped they wanted to go after the bowling. Informs that the plan is to make them try and hit to the longer boundaries and bowls some change up with slower deliveries will be th

New Zealand, on the other hand could not replicate their bowling performance from their previous games. Their spinners, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi were economical but all of their pacers were taken to the cleaners. They will look back to those two dropped catches of Jos Buttler which could have made a huge difference. However, they pulled things back a bit in the last three overs and restrcited England under 180. Now, they have to come out to bat with a positive intent and play freely.

England needed to step up and they did exactly that. Jos Buttler led from the front and Alex Hales showed his class. Both of them added 81 runs to the opening stand. Hales got out just after reaching to his fifty, but Buttler continued his domination over the Kiwi bowlers along with Liam Livingstone. Jos Buttler ended on 73 off just 47 balls and Liam Livingstone scored a quick-fire 20 as well. They have got to a good total and will be confident enough to defend it.

A very good batting display from England, and they have scored 179 runs against a quality bowling attack. However, they could have got 10-15 runs more as they were in a good position. It will not be an easy chase for New Zealand.

Lockie Ferguson to Dawid Malan, Some poor fielding in the deep! Lockie Ferguson continues attacking the stumps on a fuller length, Dawid Malan clips this towards deep mid-wicket and a misfield allows them to complete three runs. England have a decent total on the board but would have liked for some more. 

Dawid Malan walks out to bat now.

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, ! LBW! Lockie Ferguson gets rid of the dangerous Ben Stokes now! This is an outstanding yorker pitching in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes looks to flick this to the leg side but misses and gets hit on the back pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately and Ben Stokes starts to walk. At the last momemt he decides to review this and UltraEdge shows no inside edge while Ball Tracking has umpires call on wickets hitting. The onfield decision stands an

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Lockie Ferguson nails the yorker and Ben Stokes can only dig this out towards deep mid-wicket but they run well for two runs. 

Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, ! Sam Curran has clobbered this! Lockie Ferguson goes full once again and outside off, Sam Curran connects this one well and deposits it into the deep mid-wicket boundary for a biggie. 

Lockie Ferguson to Sam Curran, NO BALL! The ball seems to have slipped out of the bowler's hand as he throws a beamer as the batter looks to paddle this fine. The keeper does not collect allowing an extra run and the umpire calls no ball with a free hit coming up. 

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside off, Ben Stokes gets an inside edge to fine leg and they take a run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes, Lockie Ferguson bowls this full and outside off, Ben Stokes gets across the stumps and heaves this to wide long on for two runs. 

Lockie Ferguson (3-0-30-1) to bowl the last over.

Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Continues bowling on a good length and angling down leg, Ben Stokes looks to make room and swing but misses. End of an outstanding over for New Zealand.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Ben Stokes clips this to mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Sam Curran is the new batter in for England.

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, ! RUN OUT! New Zealand have the big wicket of Jos Buttler and have well and truly clawed their way back into this game! Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and outside off, Ben Stokes hits this to the cover fielder. Jos Buttler is looking for a single but is sent back as Kane Williamson collects the ball and throws it towards Tim Southee. He does well to take the bails off and replays show Jos Buttler is short of the crease. England are in some tro

Tim Southee to Ben Stokes, Tim Southee bowls this full on the pads, Ben Stokes clips this to deep backward square leg and they pick up a brace. 

Ben Stokes comes out to the middle now.

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, ! CAUGHT! Harry Brook's short stay at the wicket has come to an end here! Tim Southee bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Harry Brook tries to hit this across the line but only manages to sky this towards the long off fielder. Finn Allen judges the boundary rope well and takes a comfortable catch. England are losing wickets quickly here and are unable to get going. 

Tim Southee to Harry Brook, ! Harry Brook has just managed to get this over the ropes! Tim Southee bowls this full and outside off, Harry Brook flicks this over the cow corner boundary for a maximum. 

Tim Southee (3-0-34-0) to bowl the penultimate over.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, A slower delivery bowled full and just outside the off pole, Jos Buttler is early into the shot and is beaten. 

Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, Lockie Ferguson continues bowling full and angles this into the pads, Harry Brook works this to mid on and takes a single to get off the mark. 

Harry Brook walks out to bat now.

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, ! TIMBER! Lockie Ferguson gets his man! He attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length, Liam Livingstone attempts the same shot once again but this time misses and watches his stumps shattered. This is a good come back from Lockie Ferguson and England have lost their third wicket. 

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, ! Liam Livingstone has decided to use the pace instead of generating it! Lockie Ferguson bowls this full and just outside off, Liam Livingstone gets across the stumps and paddles this down to fine leg for four runs. 

Lockie Ferguson comes back into the attack. He has conceded 24 runs in his two over.

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, This is on a good length and angled into the batter, Liam Livingstone swings his bat but does not connect. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Lockie Ferguson bowls a full delivery outside off, Jos Buttler strokes this towards cover and takes one. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Goes full once again and outside off, Liam Livingstone hits this in the air towards deep cover but the ball in the gap and they take two runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Full and in line with the stumps, Jos Buttler knocks this down to long on and takes an easy single. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, This is bowled full and outside the off pole, Jos Buttler does not connect this time and the goes through to the keeper. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! What a hit! This is has been dispatched with disdain! Trent Boult bowls a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Jos Buttler stands tall and flat bats the ball over the bowler's head for a huge hit! The dropped catch is proving to be quite expensive for New Zealand. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, This is a fuller and outside off, Liam Livingstone hits this hard to cover and takes off for a single. The throw comes at the bowler's end but by the time Trent Boult whips the vails off the batter is in the crease. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult bowls this back of a length and outside off, Jos Buttler cuts this to deep point for a single. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, This is full as well and just outside off, Liam Livingstone looks to clip this leg side but gets a leading edge just over mid off and they take two runs. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, ! Liam Livingstone connects this time and the ball goes far into the stands! Tim Southee bowls this a touch fuller and in Liam Livingstone's hitting arc. He swings hard at the ball and deposits it into the deep mid-wicket boundary for six runs. 

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, This is on a good length and angled into the stumps, Liam Livingstone swings at this but misses and the ball goes just over the stumps. 

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, This is bowled on a shorter length and outside off, Jos Buttler initially shimmies forward then goes back and cuts the ball to deep point for a single. With that run, he becomes the highest scorer for England in T20I cricket.

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Aimed at the stumps on a fuller length, Jos Buttler clips this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs. 

Tim Southee (2-0-22-0) is back on.

Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Tim Southee bowls a full delivery in line with the stumps, Liam Livingstone knocks this down to long on for one. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, A slower bouncer this time and going down leg, Liam Livingstone mistimes his pull to fine leg and takes a single. 

Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Goes full and outside off, Liam Livingstone takes a wild swing at the ball but miscues it and gets a thick outside edge that lands in the vacant deep backward point region. The take two runs in the process. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, This is on a good length and pitching on leg, Jos Buttler punches this down to long on and takes one. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, WIDE! Trent Boult serves this wide outside the off pole and on a fuller length, Jos Buttler leaves this alone and the umpire calls this wide. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! This has been slapped away! Trent Boult pulls his length back and bowls this in line with the stumps, Jos Buttler pulls this to deep backward square leg for four more runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler has absolutely powered this to the boundary! Trent Boult bowls this full and just outside off, Jos Buttler gets his front foot out of the way and finds the straightish long on fence for four runs. 

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult starts the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Jos Buttler cuts this to deep point and they run well to take two runs. 

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, ! TAKEN! Moeen Ali tries to take on Ish Sodhi, but holes out this time. This is short and outside off, Moeen Ali reaches for it and tries to slog it over mid-wicket, but he fails to get the right connection and hits it straight up in the air wide of long on where Trent Boult settles under it and takes a good catch. The move to send Moeen Ali up the order did not work for England.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Another looped-up delivery bowled full and outside off, Jos Buttler mistimes his shot to long off and take one. That brings up his half-century and he will be looking to carry on from here.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Tossed up once again outside off, Jos Buttler defends this towards cover. 

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, Flighted full and outside off, Liam Livingstone reaches for this and works it towards point for a single to get ff the mark. 

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, No run.

Liam Livingstone makes his way out to the middle and there is only one way he is going to play here.

Ish Sodhi to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up, full and on off, Liam Livingstone leans on and blocks it out.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! What a shot! This is more like a tennis shot! Lockie Ferguson lands this short and on middle and leg, Jos Buttler slaps it hard and wide of long on for another boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler is showing his class here! This is full and on middle, slower too, Jos Buttler waits for it and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Moeen Ali, On a length and on leg, Moeen Ali tucks it through square leg for a single.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Oh..my! This could be costly for New Zealand! Lockie Ferguson bowls this short and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it towards deep square leg where Daryl Mitchell drops a sitter. A single is taken.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! Powered away! Lockie Ferguson serves this full and around off, Jos Buttler gets his front leg out of the way and thrashes it over mid off for a boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Swing and a miss! Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and on middle, Jos Buttler goes for the big heave, but misses as the ball just goes over the stumps.

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, outside off, turning in, Moeen Ali guides it towards point.

Ish Sodhi to Moeen Ali, Flatter delivery, short and on leg, Moeen Ali clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Shorter in length and on off, Jos Buttler punches it towards cover for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, ! Innovative from Buttler! This is looped up, full and on off, Jos Buttler goes for the reverse sweep, but gets an top edge towards the vacant third man fence for a boundary.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on leg, Jos Buttler goes for the slog but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a brace.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, A googly, quicker and on middle, skidding through, Jos Buttler pushes it towards point.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Floated, full and on off, Jos Buttler uses his feet and drills it towards long off for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, This is wider outside off on a fuller length, Moeen Ali cross-bats this down to long off for a run. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Goes full and angles this into the stumps, Jos Buttler works this down to long off for one. 

Moeen Ali makes his way out at number 3.

Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner bowls this slightly short outside off from over the wicket, Moeen Ali slaps this to deep point and opens his account with a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! STUMPED! Alex Hales tries to take on Mitchell Santner but throws his wicket away. Mitchell Santner bowls this slower through the air, on off, Alex Hales skips down the track to heave it across the line, but gets beaten on the flight an Devon Conway behind the stumps does the rest. England lose their first wicket. However, Alex Hales has done his job.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! FIFTY FOR HALES! Mitchell Santner bowls this quicker, short and on off, Alex Hales goes for the cut, but gets a outside edge towards the thrid man fence for a boundary. This has been an excellent knock from Hales and he will look to get on from here.

Drinks! England are in very good situation at the halfway stage and they have all the wickets in hand as well. Looking at their batting line-up, they will look to change their gears after the break and go absolutely berserk. New Zealand, on the other hand need wickets and they need it quickly or else they could be chasing a huge total. An exciting session of cricket awaits us.

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Shorter ball, a googly now, around the off pole. Alex Hales makes room and pushes it towards cover for a run. He retains the strike. England are 77 for 0 at the halfway mark!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Pulls his length back on this occasion, around middle and leg. Jos Buttler clips it towards mid-wicket and rotates the strike. 

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Loopy one, fuller ball, outside off. Alex Hales leans in and drives it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Drops it short now, around middle and leg. Jos Buttler steps down the pitch and works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets it right this time! Lovely shot! Pitches it up again, around middle. Jos Buttler reverse-sweeps it powerfully through backward point for a boundary. 

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Wrong'un now, on the pads, Jos Buttler nudges it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Pitched-up delivery, wide of off. Alex Hales presses forward and drives it towards sweeper cover for a brace. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, This one drifts in, back of a length, around middle. Jos Buttler miscues his reverse-sweep towards backward point for a run.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Outside off, fuller ball, loopy one. Alex Hales drives it uppishly towards deep cover only for a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Play and a miss! Quicker now, at around 92 clicks, outside off, back of a length, Alex Hales looks to cut this one but he fails to get any bat on it.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Mitchell Santner drops it short now, around middle and off, Alex Hales steps down the pitch and looks to flick this one but he gets a leading edge towards point. 

Spin from both ends as Mitchell Santner (2-0-11-0) comes back into the attack.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Loopy one, spinning away, outside off, pitched up. Alex Hales prods forward and drives it through cover-point. Two taken!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, A googly now, short ball, around middle. Jos Buttler looks to flick this one but the ball goes off the leading edge towards point. Another dot! Good start from Ish Sodhi!

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Quick, flatter one this time, shortish ball, around middle. Jos Buttler reverse-sweeps it towards the fielder ar point. No run there! 

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Tosses it up, full in length, around off. Alex Hales pushes it towards long off for a run.

Ish Sodhi to Jos Buttler, Leg bye! Ish Sodhi bowls this around the leg pole, a back-of-a-length delivery, quick as well. Jos Buttler misses his flick and gets hit on his pads. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batters cross ends.

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, A touch short now, outside off. Alex Hales rocks back and dabs it towards cover-point for a quick single!

Ish Sodhi to Alex Hales, Ish Sodhi begins with a fuller one, outside off, spinning away. Alex Hales leans in and drives it to the fielder at cover. 

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, This is on a good length as well and outside the off stump, Alex Hales pushes at the ball and gets an inside edge into the pads. The ball rolls towards point and they take a single. 

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, This is on a good length and outside off, Alex Hales blocks this towards the cover-point fielder. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, This is a full as well and outside off, Jos Buttler knocks this to mid off and takes a quick run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, ! That is a trademark Jos Buttler shot! Lockie Ferguson goes full and outside the off pole, Jos Buttler gets across the line of the stumps and scoops the ball to fine leg for a maximum.

Lockie Ferguson to Alex Hales, Delivers this one quick on a good length and angled into the stumps. Alex Hales tucks this towards square leg and takes a run. 

Lockie Ferguson to Jos Buttler, Lockie Ferguson bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Jos Buttler taps this towards cover-point and takes a single. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Another full delivery outside the off stump, Jos Buttler plays this with soft hands towards cover and takes a quick run. England are 48 for no loss after the Powerplay. 

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, This is outside the off stump on a fuller length, Alex Hales works this in the gap at cover-point and takes one. 

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Brilliant effort from Kane Williamson! Mitchell Santner bowls this short and outside off, Jos Buttler makes room and reaches for it. However, he loses his grip and slices it wide of extra cover where Kane Williamson dives to his left to attempt the catch. The umpires are not sure and sends it upstairs, but the soft signal is out. The replays shows that Kane Williamson took the catch, but as he hit the ground, the ball touches the ground as well. Jos But

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Mitchell Santner fires this one quickly into the pads on a fuller length, Jos Buttler clips this ball to mid-wicket for single.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Quicker, short and on leg, Alex Hales flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, ! Nice shot! Mitchell Santner bowls this short and on middle, Alex Hales moves back and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Back of a length and on off, Alex Hales forces it towards mid off for a single. 15 runs from the over!

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Alex Hales guides it towards point.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! Another one for Hales! Tim Southee continues with the shorter length and outside off, Alex Hales makes room again and cuts it over cover-point for another boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! CRUNCHED! Tim Southee bowls this on a hard length and on off, Alex Hales makes room and smashes it over extra cover for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, On a length and on middle, Alex Hales goes for the big heave but misses as the ball goes under the bat and just over the stumps.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! BANG! Alex Hales is taking charge here! This is on a hard length and on middle, Alex Hales stays in his crease and slaps it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on middle, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Flatter and quciker again, angling into the batter, Alex Hales looks to play at it but gets hit on the pads as the ball roll towards short third man. A leg bye is taken!

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Shorter in length and on off, angling in, Alex Hales moves back and pushes it towards cover.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Darts this one down the leg, Alex Hales looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Mitchell Santner to Alex Hales, Quicker one, short and on middle, Alex Hales knocks it towards mid on.

Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Mitchell Santner starts with a flatter delivery, on leg, angling in, Jos Buttler punches it towards mid off for a single.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, ! A boundary to end the over then! This is pitched up, on middle, slower too, Alex Hales stays there and lofts it towards the vacant long off fence for four runs.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Sharp bouncer! Trent Boult bangs in a short delivery, on middle and leg, Alex Hales ducks under it.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Good stuff from Boult! Alex Hales tries to make room by going to the leg side, and Trent Boult serves a full delivery, outeide off, Hales tries to reach it but he is too far away from the ball and misses.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Full again and on middle, Jos Buttler plays it towards mid off for a single.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult serves this fuller and outside off again, angling away, Jos Buttler goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. There was a sound as the ball passes the bat, but no one appealed.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Short of a length and outside off, angling away, Jos Buttler slashes hard at it but cannot connect.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Tim Southee bowls this a touch fuller, on off, Alex Hales tries to guide it towards third man but misses it completely.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, This is back of a length and outside off, Alex Hales stays back and punches it past cover-point for a couple of runs.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, ! Solid from Hales! Tim Southee bowls this on a hard length and on middle, Alex Hales picks up the length early and pulls it from the front foot over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, On a length and on off, Alex Hales steers it straight to short third man.

Tim Southee to Alex Hales, Goes a bit fuller and around off, shaping away, Alex Hales leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Tim Southee starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, Jos Buttler cuts it towards cover for a single.

Tim Southee will share the attack and bowl from the other end. 

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, This is pitched up, on off, Alex Hales drives it firmly through cover for a brace.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, ! A very lucky boundary for Hales! Trent Boult bowls this on a good length and on off, Alex Hales goes for the drive but gets an inside edge just past the leg stump towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Hales gets off the mark!

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Full again and on off, Alex Hales knocks it towards mid off.

Trent Boult to Alex Hales, Another inswinger from Boult! This is full and on leg, shaping in, Alex Hales looks to play at it but gets hit on the pads.

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult serves this full and on leg, Jos Buttler ficks it with fine timing wide of deep mid-wicket where the fielder covers his ground and dives to the left to stop the boudnary. Three runs taken!

We are done with the pre-match formalities and the game is all set to get underway. The umpires have made their way out to the middle and the New Zealand fielders are taking their positions in the field. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler stride out to the middle and will open the inning for England. They will be hoping to get off to a good start but it will depend on how they handle Trent Boult who will begin proceedings with the new ball. Let's play...

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Trent Boult starts with a good delivery! He bowls this on a hard length and on middle, swinging in, Jos Buttler gets a bit cramped and keeps it out to the leg side.

We are moments away from the game, but before that, it is time for the national anthems. It will be New Zealand's national anthem first followed by England's national anthem.

Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand says that they would have batted as well, but they will adapt. Adds that they want to focus on their game and stick to their plans. Mentions that they will have to use the new ball well and it is going to be a good contest. Tells that they try to pick the team according to the conditions and opposition, but for this game they are unchanged.

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says that they would fancy a bat first as it is a used wicket. Claims that whatever they do they want to do well and these kinds of game are what they look forward to. Mentions that they have dangerous players in their side and they are raring to go.  Informs they have no changes. Adds that they want to give the players time and an extra batter in the lineup gives them more solidity.

New Zealand (Unchanged Playing XI) - Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

England (Unchanged Playing XI) - Jos Buttler (C) (WK), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid. 

TOSS - The coin goes up in the air and lands in favour of England. They have elected to BAT first.