Neesham's reaction after failing to prevent Super Over says it all

It has truly been an unkind year for New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham, beginning with controversial World Cup final until decider of T20 series between England and New Zealand on Sunday. Both World Cup final and fifth T20 had striking similarities - both games went into a Super Over and in both games Neesham was in middle of field when it happened. Neesham can definitely t forget moment when World cup win was snatched away from New Zealand and he will add result of final T20 game against England to his list of should-be-forgotten memories.

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James Neesham's reaction says it all

Having sought good control over England's batsmen after having set a target of 147 runs, New Zealand were well on ir way to a victory before Chris Jordan crashed party and brought some fireworks. In just three balls, Chris Jordan changed fortunes for his team and landed more misery on Neesham's head as he was bowling last over. As soon as Chris Jordan dispatched a low full-toss to fence off last ball of over, Neesham was spotted bearing a 'say-it-all' expression on his face, a familiar ground where he dreaded stepping foot in. Neesham had earlier muted words 'England', 'World Cup', '2019' after New Zealand's loss to England in semi-finals of rugby World Cup. 

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England snatch ar win in Super Over

Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 47 off 18, laced with five sixes and two boundaries, got England off to a flying start before hosts put break on visitors' momentum. Requiring 16 runs off 6 balls, Chris Jordan smashed 12 runs off three balls to help England reach 146 runs and tie game. For second time in four months, fans witnessed yet ar super over, this time in shortest format of game, to decide winner of contest. With England being sent to bat first in super over, Eoin Morgan and Jonny Bairstow hit a six each as y helped visitors post 18 runs in six balls. New Zealand's Tom Seifert and Martin Guptill failed to hit any big shots off a disciplined super over from Chris Jordan, reby handing England a comfortable 9-run win over New Zealand. 

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