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England skipper Eoin Morgan made one major change in the playing XI for the semi-final clash against New Zealand. Morgan included middle-order batter Sam Billings in the side to fill in for an injured Jason Roy as a forced change.
England did not bring in an opener to replace Roy and named Sam Billings in the side. Also, Morgan revealed that Jonny Bairstow will open alongside Jos Buttler. Earlier Roy injured his left calf during the run chase against South Africa.
Mark Wood, who replaced an injured Tymal Mills against South Africa and bowled an expensive spell, has been given another chance against the Kiwis.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl first at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Williamson did not make any changes to the side that played against Afghanistan in their must-win Super 12 game.
England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler(w), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Billings, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand Playing XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
