NEW DELHI:
Jonny Bairstow's scored second consecutive century to help England secure a comprehensive 119-run victory against New Zealand on Wednesday as the hosts stormed into the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1992.
World Cup Schedule | Points TableBairstow smashed 106 to help England post 305/8 in their final group game at the Riverside Ground.
| Jonny Bairstow's performance | 106 off 99 balls | 1x6s & 15x4s |
After England captain
Eoin Morgan elected to bat, Bairstow and Jason Roy threatened to replicate their Edgbaston heroics where the openers had raised 160 to set up their campaign-reviving victory over India.
Against the New Zealand attack, Bairstow and Roy looked unstoppable, scoring freely to bring up England's 100 in the 15th over. Jimmy Neesham ended the 123-run partnership in the 19th over when Roy, having made a run-a-ball 60, perished at short cover.
Bairstow needed 95 balls to bring up his 100 as he and Joe Root kept the scoreboard ticking over. But soon after reaching the landmark, Bairstow chopped a Matt Henry delivery.
Chasing 306-run target, New Zealand were then bowled out for 186 in 45 overs. England will face either holders Australia or twice champions India in the semi-finals at Edgbaston.