Captain Kane Williamson, though, first steadied the ship and then got stuck into his work along with Colin Munro
Captain Kane Williamson, though, first steadied the ship and then got stuck into his work along with Colin MunroGetty Images/ICC
Munro's pyrotechnics and Williamson's touch added 74 in quick time but both fell in quick succession
Munro's pyrotechnics and Williamson's touch added 74 in quick time but both fell in quick successionAFP
Corey Anderson kept the runs coming with a quick 28 but England's bowlers continued to chip away
Corey Anderson kept the runs coming with a quick 28 but England's bowlers continued to chip awayIDI/Getty
New Zealand could only muster 20 in the last four overs, finishing with 153 as England's death bowling came to the fore
New Zealand could only muster 20 in the last four overs, finishing with 153 as England's death bowling came to the foreGetty Images
Jason Roy gave England a brisk start, taking 16 runs off the first over
Jason Roy gave England a brisk start, taking 16 runs off the first overGetty Images
Roy got stuck into New Zealand's bowlers, reaching his fifty off 26 balls in the seventh over
Roy got stuck into New Zealand's bowlers, reaching his fifty off 26 balls in the seventh overIDI/Getty Images

Recommended Read

England 'buzzing' after special performance

England 'buzzing' after special performance

News• Read More
'Wasn't meant to be for us' - Williamson

'Wasn't meant to be for us' - Williamson

News• Read More
The four-over difference, and Roy's high

The four-over difference, and Roy's high

News• Read More
Alex Hales played the support role as the pair added 82 in 8.2 overs to set England up
Alex Hales played the support role as the pair added 82 in 8.2 overs to set England upGetty Images
Ish Sodhi led a brief New Zealand fightback when he got the wicket of Roy and Eoin Morgan in the 13th over
Ish Sodhi led a brief New Zealand fightback when he got the wicket of Roy and Eoin Morgan in the 13th overIDI/Getty Images
Roy was dismissed for 78 off 44 balls and his knock included 11 fours and two sixes
Roy was dismissed for 78 off 44 balls and his knock included 11 fours and two sixesGetty Images
Joe Root, though, held steady ensuring that England's asking rate was in control
Joe Root, though, held steady ensuring that England's asking rate was in controlIDI/Getty Images
Jos Buttler smashed 23 runs off the last five balls to help England reach the target with 17 balls to spare and seal their berth in the final in Kolkata
Jos Buttler smashed 23 runs off the last five balls to help England reach the target with 17 balls to spare and seal their berth in the final in KolkataIDI/Getty Images