New Zealand set 154 for England in World T20 semi

New Zealand set 154 for England in World T20 semi

DELHI: England have to chase a daunting target of 154 runs, set by New Zealand, ‘to qualify for the final of the World Twenty20 here at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground on Wednesday night.After England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted for bowling, New Zealand lost their important batsman Martin Guptill for 15 runs when they were on just 17.However, their captain Kane Williamson along with Colin Munro made a rapid recovery and took the score to 91 before Williamson departed. He made 32 with three fours and a six.Later, Munro also made an exit before scoring an aggressive 46 off 32 balls with seven fours and two sixes. ‘Corey Anderson also made a useful contribution, hitting 28 with two fours and a six but later, four batsmen fell quickly in a bid to accelerate the run-rate.However, New Zealand managed to reach 153 for eight in their 20 overs.For England, seamer Ben Stokes claimed three wickets for 26.