ENGLAND’S T20 World Cup dream is still alive after a nail-biting win over New Zealand.
Jos Buttler plundered 73 off 47 but a late collapse saw his side finish on 179-6 from their 20 overs.
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![Sam Curran took two wickets on the way to victory](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sam-curran-england-congratulated-team-772182668.jpg)
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Sam Curran and Chris Woakes removed New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Devon Conway early but Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips led the fightback for the Black Caps – helped by some poor fielding.
But New Zealand were always behind their nine-per-over run rate required.
And some clutch death bowling, especially by Curran, limited the opposition to 159-6 and ensured a much-needed win in Brisbane.
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