T20 World Cup: Jimmy Neesham Explains Why He Wasn’t Celebrating After New Zealand Beat England In Semi-Final Clash

Jimmy Neesham performed a game-changing knock with the bat to assist pull New Zealand out of the jaws of defeat and assist arrange a five-wicket win over England within the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Chasing 167 runs to win, New Zealand discovered themselves in a spot of trouble once they misplaced their fourth wicket with 60 runs nonetheless wanted for victory and with lower than 5 overs left to be performed.

Arriving on the crease at that juncture, Neesham performed a vital 27-run knock off simply 11 balls to show the tide towards England.

Neesham hit one 4 and three sixes earlier than being dismissed within the final supply of the 18th over. By then although, the asking fee had considerably come down for New Zealand, who wanted simply 20 extra off the final two overs.

Opener Daryl Mitchell, who scored an unbeaten 72, sealed victory within the subsequent over as he hit two sixes and a boundary to safe New Zealand’s place in Sunday’s closing.

In a photograph that has subsequently gone viral on social media, the New Zealand gamers are seen celebrating within the dug-out.

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The rationale behind the viral photograph is Neesham, who continues to take a seat on a chair with a stony-faced look as his delirious teammates have fun subsequent to him.

No response Neesham. pic.twitter.com/uiDFNQu4Ab

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 10, 2021

The all-rounder’s lack of celebration prompted questions from many on social media.

Responding to a tweet from ESPNcricinfo, Neesham defined his stance. “Job completed? I do not suppose so,” Neesham tweeted.

Job completed? I do not suppose so. https://t.co/uBCLLUuf6B

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 10, 2021

After heartbreak within the 2019 ODI World Cup closing, Neesham clearly needs to clear the ultimate hurdle this time earlier than he begins his celebrations.