NEW DELHI: Confident New Zealand is all set to take on inconsistent England in what promises to be a thrilling first semi-final of the ICC World T20 at the iconic Feroz Shah Kotla stadium here tomorrow. On paper, New Zealand are favourites against 2010 champions and skipper Kane Williamson will look to exploit the conditions at the Kotla’s turner. In the bowling department, Kiwi’s spinners are on a roll, left-arm spinner Santner and leg-break bowler Sodhi have been the architects of the success in the tournament so far. Santner has scalped nine wickets in 15 completed overs giving away only 86 runs, Sodhi has been close on heels with eight scalps in 15.4 overs conceding 78 runs. All-rounder Grant Elliott and left-arm fast bowler Mitchell McLenaghan have also played the role of supporting cast to perfection as the Black Caps have bowled out the opposition in three out of the four matches. For England, the inspiring factor has been Joe Root’s and Ben Strokes whirlwind innings and brilliant death bowling by Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes. (AGENCIES)
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