New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham remained calm and collected while his teammates celebrated the semi-final win over England in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated the pre-tournament favorites England by 5 wickets and chased down 167 runs in 19 overs.
A picture of Neesham was all over the social media in which he is simply sitting without any expression on his face, while the New Zealand cricketers and support staff were jumping in joy. Twitterati reacted to the viral picture of Neesham on social media and they wondered how he controlled himself from celebrating.
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Neesham played a crucial cameo with the bat as he smashed 11-ball 27 after coming out to bat at number 6. His innings included 3 sixes and 1 four with a strike-rate of 245.45, exactly what New Zealand needed with 60 runs required in the last five overs.
It was Daryl Mitchell who batted till the end and ensured they get the target with an over left. He scored unbeaten 72 runs in 47 balls with 4 fours and an equal number of sixes.
After the match, Neesham quoted a picture on his 'no reaction' and wrote, "Job finished? I don't think so." Their opponent for the final will be decided after the semi-final match between Australia and Pakistan.
Here are the reactions of fans to Neesham's picture:
