England vs New Zealand, Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y2) - Live Cricket Score

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | 27 Feb 2026, Fri, 7:00 PM IST | R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

ResultEngland won by 4 wickets
NZ

NZ

159/7 (20 ov)

ENG

ENG

161/6 (19.3 ov)

Player of the Match: Will Jacks

BatterRB4s6sSR
Tim SeifertTim Seifert(wk)st J Buttler b A Rashid352532140.00
Finn AllenFinn Allenc J Bethell b WG Jacks291903152.63
Rachin RavindraRachin Ravindrac J Bethell b R Ahmed11131084.62
Glenn PhillipsGlenn Phillipsb WG Jacks392841139.29
Mark ChapmanMark Chapmanst J Buttler b A Rashid15920166.67
Daryl MitchellDaryl Mitchellc WG Jacks b L Dawson380037.50
Mitchell SantnerMitchell Santner(c)Not out9501180.00
Cole McConchieCole McConchieb R Ahmed141220116.67
Matt HenryMatt HenryNot out1100100.00
Did Not Bat: Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Extra( b - 0, w - 2, no - 0, lb - 1, p - 0 )3
Total( 7.95 Runs per over )159 (7 Wkts, 20 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

64-1 (Tim Seifert, 6.6), 66-2 (Finn Allen, 7.4), 97-3 (Rachin Ravindra, 11.1), 123-4 (Mark Chapman, 14.1), 133-5 (Daryl Mitchell, 16.4), 135-6 (Glenn Phillips, 17.1), 152-7 (Cole McConchie, 19.3)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Jofra Archer31240008.00
Liam Dawson40321008.00
Sam Curran101000010.00
Adil Rashid40282017.00
Will Jacks40232015.75
Jacob Bethell101300013.00
Rehan Ahmed30282009.33

BatterRB4s6sSR
Philip SaltPhilip Saltc TL Seifert b M Henry240050.00
Jos ButtlerJos Buttler(wk)c TL Seifert b L Ferguson02000.00
Harry BrookHarry Brook(c)c D Mitchell b G Phillips262431108.33
Jacob BethellJacob Bethellc G Phillips b R Ravindra211640131.25
Tom BantonTom Bantonc M Chapman b R Ravindra332431137.50
Sam CurranSam Curranc G Phillips b R Ravindra242221109.09
Will JacksWill JacksNot out321841177.78
Rehan AhmedRehan AhmedNot out19712271.43
Did Not Bat: Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Extra( b - 0, w - 1, no - 0, lb - 3, p - 0 )4
Total( 8.26 Runs per over )161 (6 Wkts, 19.3 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

2-1 (Philip Salt, 0.4), 2-2 (Jos Buttler, 1.2), 50-3 (Harry Brook, 7.1), 58-4 (Jacob Bethell, 8.4), 100-5 (Sam Curran, 14.3), 117-6 (Tom Banton, 16.5)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Matt Henry2.30191017.60
Lockie Ferguson20141007.00
Mitchell Santner(c)40290007.25
Cole McConchie101300013.00
Glenn Phillips404310010.75
Rachin Ravindra40193004.75
Ish Sodhi202100010.50

Place Your Vote for Winning Team!

team

ENG (38%)

draw

Tie (21%)

team

NZ (40%)

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Info

Series

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Date & Time

27 Feb 2026, Fri, 7:00 PM IST

Toss

New Zealand elected to bat

Venue

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Umpires

Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan, TV)

Match Referee

Richie Richardson (West Indies)

weatherWeather Report

Clear

pitchPitch Condition

Average

ScoreAvg 1st Inning Score

163

PredictionWin Prediction

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Preview

In the 49th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, England (ENG) is set to face New Zealand (NZ). England delivered an outstanding performance in their previous match, defeating Pakistan by two wickets. Chasing a target of 165 runs, England successfully reached the total in 19.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led from the front with a magnificent century, guiding his side to victory. In the bowling department, Liam Dawson was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for 24 runs in his four-over spell.

On the other hand, New Zealand secured an impressive 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in their last game. Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 168 runs and restricted Sri Lanka to 108. Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie contributed valuable knocks of 47 and 31 runs, respectively. With the ball, Rachin Ravindra delivered a decisive performance, taking four crucial wickets for 27 runs in his four overs.