England beat New Zealand to make Cricket World Cup semi-finals

Sports Wednesday 03/July/2019 21:45 PM
By: Times News Service
England beat New Zealand to make Cricket World Cup semi-finals

London: 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. - Agencies