T20 World Cup, Super-8: New Zealand will compete to secure a place in the semi-finals, will clash with England

England vs New Zealand, Super-8: The 9th match of the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between England and New Zealand. This match will be played on Friday, 27th February. The England team has already qualified for the semi-finals. New Zealand will be eyeing qualifying for the semi-finals. This match R. Will be played at Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo from 7 pm onwards. Pakistan will also keep an eye on this match.

England has qualified for the semi-finals by winning its first two matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Super-8. England will also try to maintain their winning streak against New Zealand. At the same time, New Zealand will reach the semi-finals if it wins against England. After the victory over England, New Zealand will have 5 points and the team will go to the semi-finals by topping the group.

Pakistan will benefit from New Zealand’s defeat

If New Zealand faces a big defeat against England, then Pakistan will have a chance for the semi-finals. New Zealand got 1 point from the match against Pakistan which was canceled due to rain, while 2 points were got from the win over Sri Lanka. In case of defeat, New Zealand will be left with only 3 points. In such a situation, Pakistan can find its way to the semi-finals by achieving a big win in the match against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Pakistan has 1 point. In case of a big win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan will also get 3 points and on the basis of better run rate the team can go to the semi-finals. Therefore, Pakistan will keep an eye on the England-New Zealand match.

How will the weather be?

According to the weather forecast, there is very little chance of rain in Colombo on Friday. If it rains, then 1-1 points will be divided between the two teams and New Zealand will easily reach the semi-finals. Pakistan would not want rain to affect the match.

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The pitch is suitable for spinners

The pitch at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium has been favorable for spinners. The ball comes to the bat very intermittently and there is difficulty in batting. There is some help in the pitch for fast bowlers. Batsmen may have to struggle for one run each. Low scoring matches have been seen on the field so far.

head to head record

So far 30 T20 matches have been played between England and New Zealand. England has won 17 matches, while New Zealand has won 10 matches. 3 matches have been inconclusive.