Colin Munro hit 46 off 32 balls as New Zealand made 153 for 8 in the first semifinal of the World T20 on Wednesday.
Winning the toss, England skipper Eoin Morgan opted to field first,
something that was welcomed by the Kiwis as Kane Williamson wanted to
bat first as well.
Guptill made a good start, but David Willey stopped him on 15, with 17 runs on the scoreboard. Williamson and Munro then made 74 in the second wicket partnership as they looked well on course for a big score.
Williamson hit 32 in 28 balls thanks to three fours and a six while Munro slammed seven fours and a six in his vital innings.
But following the duo's departure, the middle-order failed to build on the top-order's contribution.
Corey Anderson hit 28 off 23 deliveries but the England bowlers were striking every now and then to unsettle the Kiwis' advances.
Ben Stokes was the most successful bowler, picking up three wickets for 26 while each of MM Ali, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett and David Willey grabbed one apiece.
Stokes gave only three runs in the last over, which may prove vital come the end of the game.
The English team were unchanged while their opponents made two changes -- Martin Guptill and Adam Milne coming in for Henry Nichols and Nathan McCullum.
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