England keep World Cup hopes alive with NZ win as Buttler hits 73 & Curran stars

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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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Ben Stokes played his part in the crucial winCredit: AP
Sam Curran took two wickets on the way to victory

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Sam Curran took two wickets on the way to victoryCredit: Getty

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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Buttler found his range to top-score on 73

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Buttler found his range to top-score on 73Credit: PA
Kane Williamson claimed to have caught Buttler but had dropped the ball

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Kane Williamson claimed to have caught Buttler but had dropped the ballCredit: Getty
Liam Livingstone was bowled trying to scoop one over the wicket-keeper

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Liam Livingstone was bowled trying to scoop one over the wicket-keeperCredit: PA
Mitchell Santner tried everything to take this catch on the boundary

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Mitchell Santner tried everything to take this catch on the boundaryCredit: AP
Curran celebrates the wicket of James Neesham at The Gabba

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Curran celebrates the wicket of James Neesham at The GabbaCredit: Getty
England know they still need to beat Sri Lanka on Saturday

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England know they still need to beat Sri Lanka on SaturdayCredit: PA