Twitter Reactions: England set the final date with New Zealand with a thumping win over Australia
Roy's blazing 85-run knock overshadowed a fighting 85 from Smith.
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It was supposed to be a humdinger between England and Australia in the second semi-final. But the World Cup hosts have easily brushed aside their arch-rivals to romp into the final of the tournament. They will face New Zealand at the iconic Lord’s and clearly, not many would’ve seen this face-off coming in the final the way league stage had panned out.
The chase, many thought, would be tricky for England just like it was India the other day against the Kiwis. But their opening duo Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy literally ripped apart the Australian bowlers. After starting off cautiously, Roy literally smacked the ball out of the park at will. In no time, the runs started to come easily and Aaron Finch was out of ideas.
In desperation, he introduced Steve Smith into the attack and things went from bad to worse for Australia. Roy smashed three consecutive sixes to their former captain and also crossed the 50-run mark in the process. Mitchell Starc, however, came back for his third spell to pin Bairstow in front of the stumps. Soon Jason Roy who was looking good for a century got out in a hilarious way.
At 147/2, Australia sensed a comeback. But Eoin Morgan and Joe Root were determined and they made sure that there was no collapse for England. The duo scored runs easily after settling in and stitched an unbeaten stand of 79 runs for the third wicket to end the game in the 33rd over itself.
Smith helps Australia post 223
Earlier, Australia won the all-important toss and opted to bat first. But England’s new ball bowlers Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer were exceptional, to say the least. They were spot on with their lengths and extracted swing. And the result was Aaron Finch bagging a golden duck while David Warner and Peter Handscomb not adding much to the team’s score. At 14/3, Australia were in doldrums and Steve Smith was at the helm not for the first time in the tournament.
Alex Carey was promoted up the batting order and the left-hander didn’t disappoint at all. Carey also got hit on his chin from a Jofra Archer bouncer and had to play with his face covered. He fought it out despite the swelling increasing on his face to stitch a brilliant partnership with Smith. Both of them added 103 runs for the fourth wicket to bring the innings back on track.
But Carey got out at the wrong time for Australia. He was just hitting the ball sweetly putting the leg-spinner Adil Rashid under pressure and was dismissed by the same bowler on 46. Marcus Stoinis was then clueless about the googly from Rashid and bagged a second ball duck. The rebuilding phase once again began for Australia even as Smith went past the 50-run mark.
Glenn Maxwell’s frustrating story continued as he got in and got out for the umpteenth time in his career. Pat Cummins was also soon foxed by Rashid as the leggie ended with 3/54 in his 10 overs and it also left Australia struggling at 166/7 in the 38th over. Smith once again had to go into the shell along with Mitchell Starc and the duo did fairly well to put on another fifty-run partnership.
However, as it was the story of the whole innings, the wicket fell just when the things were going well for the Men in Yellow. Smith was run-out on 85 courtesy a brilliance from Jos Buttler from behind the stumps and Australia’s innings derailed. They were bundled out for 223 runs in 49 overs as Woakes finished with 3/20 on his home ground while the other bowlers also chipped in well.
The score wasn’t enough by any means as England openers started off well and it was never going to be tough for the hosts since then to make it to the final.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Too good @ECB_cricket today , bad luck to our boys they came up short today but did well throughout . @cricketcomau @MacquarieSport looking forward to the final for a first time winner ????good luck both teams #NZVENG
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) July 11, 2019
And the @ECB_cricket are on a roll !! What a dominating performance!! #CWC2019 #ENGvAUS
— Mithun Manhas ???????? (@MithunManhas) July 11, 2019
So come what may… July 14th..there will be a new country crowned as World Cup Cricket Champions..#CWC19 ???????????????????????????? or ????????Arguably the greatest opportunity in their cricketing history
— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) July 11, 2019
Well that was easy enough…???????????? @englandcricket #worldcupfinal #herewecome #CWC19 #WeAreEngland #engvaus
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) July 11, 2019
Love it when I hear “Sweet Caroline” around the ground. Lovely buzz…. Congratulations @ECB_cricket on making the final #CWC2019 … show plenty of power all the time but resilience and character was needed to turn the campaign around.. very well done ????????????????????????????????
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 11, 2019
Watching the game ???????? commentators definitely believe it’s one sided !?!’
— Sheldon Cotterell (@SaluteCotterell) July 11, 2019
Dominating performance from England.. the Aussie attack completely Butchered by @JasonRoy20 .. a complete game in all departments by the home team.. getting to Lords like a Lord #ICCCWC2019
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 11, 2019
Setting the tone … that’s what England are doing wonderfully well #AUSvENG #CWCUP2019 Outstanding at the top with Bat and Ball from which other teams teams just can’t recover
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 11, 2019
We’re 8 wickets too short today. #CWC19 #AUSvENG #ENGvAUS
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) July 11, 2019
England too good today
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) July 11, 2019
Just checked Roy’s dismissal???? nothing worse than getting a stinking decision when you putting postage stamps on the bowlers! #minging #CWC19
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) July 11, 2019
That @JasonRoy20 innings, regardless of the farcical end, was pure bliss ❤️. Perhaps batsman will stop just trying to get away with being plumb when they see what can happen as a result ????
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) July 11, 2019
Very good skipper ???? Hope you’re available to open on Sunday now J Roy will be missing. https://t.co/txM8X31RgY
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) July 11, 2019
Roy deserved a TON. He really did. #CWC19 #EngvAus
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 11, 2019
I am Disappointed in the lack of vision of those who neglected him at the time. But really happy that Joffra has found an outlet for his skill and great earning power.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) July 11, 2019
So…New England vs New Zealand on 14th then. #CWC19 #EngvAus
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 11, 2019
Time to warm-up ???????????????????????????? #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/TOkJCVNcWo
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) July 11, 2019
So @sachin_rt ‘s record for most runs will stay unless Root or Williamson get big hundreds in the final #CWC2019
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 11, 2019
England!!!! ???????????? it’s coming home ????????????????????????????
— Mason Crane (@masoncrane32) July 11, 2019
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