England outmuscle New Zealand in nervy game and keep Pakistan alive
New Zealand missed the chance to make the semi-final on their own terms
27/02Result
49th Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 27 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![England]( "England")
161/6 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
27/02Result
49th Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 27 2026
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![England]( "England")
161/6 (19.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
What do New Zealand and Pakistan need to do to reach the semi-finals?
If New Zealand win their next game, they will reach the semis, knock Pakistan out and ensure both semis will be played in India
Henry to return home after England game for birth of his child
Coach Walter is hopeful of Henry returning to the side, subject to New Zealand qualifying for the semi-finals
Jacks of all trades provides England's priceless Polyfilla once more
In a perfect win, allrounder would neither bat nor bowl. Instead he's a four-time Player of the Match
Stats - Another Will Jacks special in Colombo spin-fest
England's openers continued to struggle in chases in the T20 World Cup 2026
'It's out of our control' - Santner laments loss as New Zealand are left waiting
Black Caps lose control of their destiny after "little moments" result in last-gasp defeat to England
Rehan replicates the magic in World Cup debut to remember
Rehan Ahmed's fearless outing with bat and ball gives England the edge in what may prove to be one-off appearance
Unchanged New Zealand bat first in Colombo
Rehan Ahmed in for England
Will Jacks: 'Perfect game? No one really cares'
England content to win key moments - and games - en route to World Cup semi-finals
Cole McConchie emerges as New Zealand's unlikely hero
No Michael Bracewell? No problem (so far) for New Zealand
NZ coach Walter banks on his side's 'great' problem-solving ability
Despite taking the least wickets in this tournament, he is not worried as long as they are restricting teams
Southee targets England's 'perfect game' in emotional New Zealand face-off
Bowling coach believes England have more to give, but the most encouraging sign for him isn't the margin of victory but the method
Buttler 'in a rut' but gets Brook's backing for semi-finals
"There's been a lot said about Jos," Brook said before saying Buttler was "probably the best white-ball player to have ever played the game"
Preview
Can resourceful New Zealand lock in semi-final spot against already-qualified England?
Victory in Colombo would secure last-four berth but narrow defeat might also be enough
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |