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Kane Williamson & Co eye semi-final spot with victory over Ireland

Updated on: 04 November,2022 07:41 AM IST  |  Adelaide
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New Zealand are in pole position on net run-rate in Group 1, but level on points with England and Australia with one game remaining, meaning victory against Ireland in Adelaide should guarantee a semi-final spot

Kane Williamson & Co eye semi-final spot with victory over Ireland

Kane Williamson. Pic/AFP

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said on Thursday that he was staying patient and working to hit top gear as the Black Caps look to clinch a semi-final berth against Ireland. 


New Zealand are in pole position on net run-rate in Group 1, but level on points with England and Australia with one game remaining, meaning victory against Ireland in Adelaide should guarantee a semi-final spot. 


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Williamson is one of the world’s leading batsmen in Test cricket, but has often struggled with the demands of the shorter format where he bats at the key number three position. “You’re always wanting to get better, and cricket is a pretty fickle game by its nature,” he said. 

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