England and New Zealand are going to fight today for semi-final
tickets in Champions Trophy.The 'Knockout` fight of the England vs New Zealand is
going to start at 3.00 pm in Cardiff.
However, there is a
convenient position for New Zealand. They will take place in the last
Eight of the tournament., if they can get 1 point only.The two teams
have played two matches. Sri Lanka was defeated by New Zealand in the
first match, their second match with Australia was abandoned for the
rain. From two matches, New Zealand got 3 points. The hosts collected 2 points
from two matches.
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| 'Knockout` fight of the England vs New Zealand |
Venue: Sophia Garden,Cardiff,
Play time: 10:30 local | 09:30 GMT | 15:30 BDT
Day: Sunday,June 16,2013
Group: A
Australia was defeated in the first innings of Cook`s team by 48 runs. However, in the next match, the Cook`s team was defeated by 7 wickets with Sri Lanka. The Century of Kumar Sangakkara defeated the English. The equation of `A` Group had been changed by that innings. The Cooks will have to win today`s match of Sophia Gardens in Cardiff . Otherwise they will be left out.If the match will be abandoned they will carry 3 points. In that case they will have to wait until the last match of Australia – Sri Lanka, and have to pray for the exposure to Sri Lanka.
If in the last match Sri Lanka will win, then no expectation will remain for England. If Australia will win, then the rate will be calculated. In this reality of the equation The English are swooping in the field.
Of the whorl of time, having changed the format, the last session of Champion Trophy is going to be held in Round Robin League system. The top two teams in each group will play semi-final. But in the tournament without 'Quarter-final', an undeclared `Quarter –final has come suddenly.
England squad
A Cook*, J Anderson, J Bairstow, I Bell, R Bopara, T Bresnan, C Broad, J Buttler†, S Finn, E Morgan, JE Root, G Swann, J Tredwell, J Trott, CR Woakes
New Zealand squad
B McCullum*, D Bracewell, IGButler, G Elliott, J Franklin, M Guptill, MJ McClenaghan, N McCullum, K Mills, C Munro, L Ronchi†, T Southee, R Taylor, D Vettori, K Williamson
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| Ian Bell classic cricketer for England team |
