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England keep Pakistan T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating New Zealand

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandFebruary 27, 2026 at 05:55 PM
England keep Pakistan T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating New Zealand
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In the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eights stage, England defeated New Zealand by four wickets on Friday in Colombo, securing the top spot in Group 2. England's victory leaves New Zealand's semifinal hopes dependent on Pakistan's upcoming match. To advance, Pakistan must win their match against Sri Lanka by a significant margin to surpass New Zealand's net run-rate. England's successful chase of New Zealand's 159-7 was spearheaded by Will Jacks, who was named Player of the Match. Despite an early stumble, an unbeaten seventh-wicket partnership between Jacks and Rehan Ahmed secured the win for England. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first, knowing a win would guarantee his team a spot in the semifinals.

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R Premadasa Stadium 30% Pallekele 30% Jos Buttler 40% Mitchell Santner 40% Harry Brook 40% Sri Lanka 50% Will Jacks ×370% New Zealand ×680% Pakistan ×480% England ×790% T20 World Cup ×295%

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t20 world cup 100% england 90% new zealand 80% pakistan 70% super eights 70% semifinals 60% will jacks 50% net run-rate 50% cricket 40%

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England

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