With New Zealand needing 57 off 24 to clinch the T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final win, England pacer Jordan conceded 23 in the 17th over. He went round the wicket to Neesham and allowed the Kiwi left-hander a free swing of the arms.
Reflecting on England’s loss, Jayawardene told ESPN Cricinfo that the team were a bit short on runs. He, however, admitted that Jordan’s over made a huge difference to the eventual result of the match.
According to former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, Jordan could have attempted to bowl over the wicket to try and keep the ball away from Neesham’s hitting zone. He explained:
Agarkar was also perplexed with England captain Eoin Morgan’s decision to give the 18th over to leg-spinner Adil Rashid. He opined:
Rashid conceded two sixes in the 18th over as the semi-final firmly swung New Zealand’s way.
“Tymal Mills’ absence created a gulf in England’s death-overs strategy” - Tom Moody
Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody felt that England missed Tymal Mills’ death-overs skills and were found out once New Zealand went on the attack.
Asked to make sense of England’s meltdown towards the end, Moody pointed out:
Chasing 167 for a place in the final, New Zealand got over the line in 19 overs as Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 72 off 47 while James Neesham smashed 27 in 11.
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