Today, an important match of Group 2 is being played between England and New Zealand in the Super-8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026. This match is being held at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has decided to bat first after winning the toss.
The England team has already confirmed its place in the semi-finals with two consecutive wins in the Super-8. Now there is a contest between New Zealand and Pakistan for the second place in this group.
If New Zealand beats England today, it will get 5 points and the team will top the group and enter the semi-finals. But in case of defeat, New Zealand will be left with 3 points and will have to depend on the result of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match.
If Pakistan beats Sri Lanka then it will also get 3 points. In such a situation, the team with better net run rate will reach the semi-finals. At the same time, if Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan then New Zealand will directly make it to the last-4.
Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (captain), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson are playing for New Zealand.
At the same time, Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid are playing for England.
This match is very important for both the teams and the picture of the semi-finals will be clear to a great extent from this match.
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