 | ICC Champions Trophy 2009
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(10th Match, Group B)  |
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| Date: September 29th | Time: 12:30 (GMT)
Ground: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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England have already qualified for the semi-finals while New Zealand need to win this game to move ahead. In case of an England victory, Sri Lanka are in with a chance to go ahead depending upon the overall net run rates. So keeping in view all the permutations, it's hard to predict anything as yet. England have been playing really well beating both Sri Lanka and South Africa. They looked a completely different team than the one which recently lost to Australia 6-1 at home. With a winning streak on, England will be going all out for a win. The batting has clicked well and Owais Shah and Paul Collingwood's good form give good hope. While Eoin Morgan has proved to be a revelation for England scoring consistently and briskly. England will hope that their openers score more runs as the tournament gets into the business end. In bowling it has been a case of so far so good for England but they will have to keep working hard as New Zealand batsmen will be giving it their all today. After a good show against Sri Lanka, Black Caps have got their destiny in their own hands now. However, the loss of Jesse Ryder will be a big one who will miss out due to injury. New Zealand need to give another fine all round display as it's a do or die game for them. In bowling they need some more oomph as Shane Bond hasn't been able to make a substantial impression.
Let's watch who will be the winner...
