5 memorable moments from the England-New Zealand semis that don't fade away

Sodhi’s ray of hope

Ish Sodhi and the New Zealand team celebrate the fall of Eoin Morgan’s wicket.

As England were galloping towards the target, it would have taken only a miracle from New Zealand to qualify for the final.

And when Ish Sodhi took two wickets in two balls, a sense of hope was found around the stadium. The Blackcaps had a spring in their step and looked to make the comeback of the tournament.

But it wasn’t meant to be. England batted very sensibly right until the very end. Sodhi did instill a doubt in the English batsmen, but they didn’t panic despite the sudden loss of wickets and in the end, they were taken home by an exemplary…