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NZ showed great heart to be here, boys devastated at the moment: Williamson
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July 15, 2019
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London, July 15 (IANS) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who was adjudged player of the tournament, said his team showed great heart to reach their second consecutive World Cup final, adding the players are shattered to come so close to winning their maiden crown.
Electing to bat first New Zealand put up 241/8 in 50 overs. Chasing the target, England rode Stokesâ unbeaten 84 off 98 balls with Jos Buttler also scoring 59. The pair added 110 runs for the fifth wicket to tie the game at 241 all out and take it to a Eliminator.
In the Eliminator, Stokes and Buttler helped England post 15 which New Zealand matched but in gut-wrenching fashion fell behind due to inferior position in the points table.
Williamson, who finished with 578 runs and received the award from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, became the captain with most number of runs in a single World Cup. But nothing could wipe the gloom from his face in the end as the Kiwis lost by the faintest of margins.
âIt certainly wasnât one extra run. There were so many moments that couldâve gone either way, but congratulations to England â theyâve had an incredible campaign and they deserve it,â WIlliamson said at the gala post match presentation ceremony.
âThe pitches have been different to what was expected. No 300+ totals as expected. The NZ side showed a great amount of heart to get us to this point, but it just wasnât meant to be.
âThe guys are shattered at the moment â it is devastating. Itâs pretty tough to swallow at this stage. But a fantastic effort from our guys,â he said.
During the run chase, the ball hit Stokesâ bat and went for four for which Stokes apologised to Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson.
âIt was a shame that the ball hit Stokesâ bat, but I just hope it doesnât happen in moments like that. I donât wish to nitpick, just hope it never happens in such moments ever again,â Williamson said of the incident.
Stokes immediately got up and apologised with both his hands raised. He lated said he would forever be sorry about that to Williamson.
WeForNews | Latest News, Blogs
NZ showed great heart to be here, boys devastated at the moment: Williamson
Published
25 mins ago
on
July 15, 2019
By
IANS
London, July 15 (IANS) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who was adjudged player of the tournament, said his team showed great heart to reach their second consecutive World Cup final, adding the players are shattered to come so close to winning their maiden crown.
Electing to bat first New Zealand put up 241/8 in 50 overs. Chasing the target, England rode Stokesâ unbeaten 84 off 98 balls with Jos Buttler also scoring 59. The pair added 110 runs for the fifth wicket to tie the game at 241 all out and take it to a Eliminator.
In the Eliminator, Stokes and Buttler helped England post 15 which New Zealand matched but in gut-wrenching fashion fell behind due to inferior position in the points table.
Williamson, who finished with 578 runs and received the award from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, became the captain with most number of runs in a single World Cup. But nothing could wipe the gloom from his face in the end as the Kiwis lost by the faintest of margins.
âIt certainly wasnât one extra run. There were so many moments that couldâve gone either way, but congratulations to England â theyâve had an incredible campaign and they deserve it,â WIlliamson said at the gala post match presentation ceremony.
âThe pitches have been different to what was expected. No 300+ totals as expected. The NZ side showed a great amount of heart to get us to this point, but it just wasnât meant to be.
âThe guys are shattered at the moment â it is devastating. Itâs pretty tough to swallow at this stage. But a fantastic effort from our guys,â he said.
During the run chase, the ball hit Stokesâ bat and went for four for which Stokes apologised to Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson.
âIt was a shame that the ball hit Stokesâ bat, but I just hope it doesnât happen in moments like that. I donât wish to nitpick, just hope it never happens in such moments ever again,â Williamson said of the incident.
Stokes immediately got up and apologised with both his hands raised. He lated said he would forever be sorry about that to Williamson.
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