Wright and Finn sets up England win over New Zealand in Super Eights

ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka

Luke Wright 76 off just 43 balls and Steven Finn 3 for 16 helped England to beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in ICC World Twenty20 2012 Super Eights on Saturday.

Ross Taylor won the toss chose to bat first. New Zealand failed to start well. New Zealand wickets are falling in a regular intervals. James Franklin top scorer for New Zealand made 50 off 33 balls and consists of 4 fours and 2 sixes. Ross Taylor scored 22 runs. Steven Finn take 3 wickets for just 16 runs. New Zealand ended the innings with 148 for 6 in 20 overs.

Scorecard

New Zealand 148/6 (20 overs)

James Franklin 50, Steven Finn 3-16

England 149/4 (18.5 overs)

Luke Wright 76, Eoin Morgan 30

In the Chasing the target of 149, England loss the Kieswetter wicket very early and then Luke Wright join into Alex Hales. Alex Hales out for 22. Luke Wright played very well. He is in good form in this tournament. Luke Wright made 76 runs from 43 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes and supported with Eoin Morgan 30 from 31. England ended the innings with 149 for 4 in 18.5 overs. Luke Wright got the Man of the Match Award.