HAPPY MOMENT | The Daily Star
12:00 AM, July 15, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 12:00 AM, July 15, 2019

HAPPY MOMENT

Something outstanding was required from the New Zealand bowlers in defence of a rather modest 242-run target. And the bowlers provided just that as they kept mounting the pressure on the host’ batters, keeping their hopes of lifting a maiden World Cup title alive. England were struggling on 71 for three with skipper Eion Morgan and Ben Stokes trying to steady the ship. However, when something extraordinary was required from the Kiwis, they delivered through some brilliant out-field catching by Lockie Ferguson. It was the first ball of James Neesham’s spell when Morgan played a lofted shot outside the off stump and the ball flew into the air. Ferguson, who was at the deep cover region, threw himself and clasped both his hands around the ball to complete a magnificent catch. It was undoubtedly the most crucial moment of the game as Morgan walked off the field while New Zealand ebbed closer to their first World Cup title.


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