All they needed after that was another win to book their place in the semi-finals, but Jose Buttler's men halted their progress in spectacular fashion.
The situation is that Australia, England and New Zealand all have five points to their credit from one match. If all three teams win their remaining matches, the two semi-finalists from that group will be decided by the NRR.
The Kiwis will definitely be ahead in this race thanks to a huge NRR margin. What they can't afford here is a loss as that will surely pave the way for England and Australia if they win their remaining matches. That's what Kane Williamson's men will be looking to avoid in this contest.