England sinks further

We had mentioned earlier in our article that the current form and team selection will not allow Engalnd to go beyond the Quarter Final and that seems to be happening.  (Please read: Batting worries cannot see England beyond Quarter Finals)

With today's loos, England have lost two in a row.

Ian Bell opening the innings is not helping the team any cause at all. This has completely exposed the middle order and it collapsed from 104 /3 to 124 all out. There was no leadership from any batsmen to stay at the wicket. I was surprised to see Joe Root allowing No.7, No.8 and No.9 batsmen to face the music of Southee, when the top order batsmen faltered against him.

But this should not take away a fine swing bowling from Southee whose career best of 7-for has ensured that they were bowled out for a paltry score of 124 within 33 overs.  McCullum, on his part, took advantage of the situation and ensured that his team is place on the top of the table to face 4th winner of the Pool B.