I'm happy I got the job done: Daryl Mitchell on New Zealand’s semi-final win

New Zealand pulled off a heist in a contest where they were not the favourites. Overcoming the best side of the tournament in the semi-final needed some special effort. Daryl Mitchell who was the chief protagonist in NZ’s win credited all-rounder James Neesham for the support.

Neesham too played a handy knock of 27 off 11, including three sixes and a four, to support Mitchell after New Zealand had lost two wickets in the space of 12 runs.

“It was a bit of a whirl at the end there. I couldn't remember what was going on, but I'm happy I got the job done. It was a challenging surface, with the new ball, and it was two-paced. The way Conway set the platform and Neesh (James Neesham) hit a few out of the ground was amazing,” Mitchell said after the game.

“We knew one or two good overs would do it, and we got the momentum back thanks to Neesham's hitting. With what's going on around the world right now, it's amazing that my old man travelled halfway around the world to watch me play, so this is a proud moment," he added.

New Zealand will now face the winners of the second semi-final between Australia and Pakistan, in the final on November 14th.