(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – England put on a superb all-round showing to easily account for New Zealand and advance into the final four of the Champions Trophy in top spot in Group A courtesy of an 87-run win in Cardiff.
The tournament hosts and favourites had a trio of half-century makers in Joe Root, Alex Hales and Jos Buttler, before youngster Jake Ball led an excellent performance with the ball that saw the Kiwis dismissed for 223, with Kane Williamson again the star in making 87.
