ENG vs NZ ICC CWC 2019 Final: Bars in New Zealand Will Not Show the Match Due to License Issue

New Zealand cricket team has made it to the final of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019. They will face England at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14. Many of you are aware that the Kiwi team was considered the underdog amongst semi-finalist. They indeed surprised the cricketing fraternity by reaching the final of CWC 2019. Surprisingly, bars in New Zealand won't be able to show England vs New Zealand ICC CWC 2019 Final, as they are too late to obtain a license. Black Caps were uncertain to make it to the final, due to which bars and pubs in New Zealand, neglected to gain permission to open through the night, when the game will be played. England vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final: CWC Set For a First-Time Champion as Eoin Morgan And Co. Take On The Black Caps at Lord's.

This is the second time in a row that Kiwis has reached to the finale of the World Cup tournament. Last time they got defeated by Australia in the final of CWC 2015. Kane Williamson and his men are just one step away to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time and create history. The final between England and New Zealand will be telecast at 9:30 PM as per New Zealand standard time (NZST). Even bars which already have late licenses are likely to have to switch off halfway through and send fans back home. Astrologer Predicts New Zealand Will Win CWC 2019; His Prediction For IND vs NZ Semi-Finals Turned Out to be Accurate (Watch Video)

Eoin Morgan and his men played well to defeat Australia by 8 wickets. The second semi-final was played at Birmingham where the English side chased down the target of 224 runs in 32.1 overs. Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid bowled well in this match to restrict Australia to a low total on a batting track. Speaking about New Zealand, they defended a tricky total of 239 against India, where Men in Blue got all out on 221 runs.

The first semi-final between India and New Zealand extended for two days due to rain. Good news for fans is that we have a reserve day for final too. Meanwhile, Kiwi fans will have to find a place to enjoy their team match with family and friends as bars will not be able to telecast the final match. They could well have to just sit back at their home and enjoy England vs New Zealand match.

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