Yesterday Match Result – New Zealand vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights February 27

England defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in Colombo and remains undefeated in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026.

England’s win kept Pakistan’s slim chances of qualifying for the semi-final alive, and for New Zealand, it must be a game to forget, as they were ahead until the 18th, when Glenn Phillips conceded 22 runs, which completely shifted the momentum in England’s favour.

Batting first, New Zealand posted 159 on a difficult pitch, with Tim Seifert scoring 35 off 25 balls, Finn Allen amassing 29 off 19, and Glenn Phillips posting 39 off 28 balls. England spinners Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, and Rehan Ahmed took 2 wickets each.

England’s chase began poorly as they slipped to 2 for 2 inside the second over. Harry Brook came in at number three and played an important knock of 26 off 24 balls, while Jacob Bethell added 21 off 16 to rebuild the innings after the early collapse. Their partnership settled England and brought them back into the chase.

The middle order chipped in with useful contributions, but England were still behind the required rate at the end of the 17th over.

The momentum finally shifted when Rehan Ahmed played a match-winning cameo of 19 off just 7 balls, and Will Jacks’ aggressive 32 off 18 balls finished the chase and sealed the victory.

Rachin Ravindra picked up 3 wickets for 19 runs to keep New Zealand in control, but Phillips’ expensive 18th over shifted the momentum and allowed England to take the advantage.

Full Scorecard – New Zealand vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 27

England 161 for 6 (Banton 33, Jacks 32*, Ravindra 3-19) beat New Zealand 159 for 7 (Phillips 39, Seifert 35, Jacks 2-23) by four wickets

Match Highlights & Key Moments

England remained undefeated in all 3 matches of the Super 8 stage in the T20 World Cup 2026 , and clinched a 4-wicket victory against the Kiwis. Jacks’ all-round performance and Ahmed’s late cameo helped England in the death overs.

Rachin tried to win another match for New Zealand to seal the semi-final spot, but Mitchell Santner’s poor captaincy cost them the game.

Player of the Match

Will Jacks was named the Player of the Match for his great all-round performance.

What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

England’s win kept them undefeated in the Super 8 and they will be confident ahead of the semi-final match.

For New Zealand, this defeat could eliminate them from the World Cup, but there is still a chance, which depends on Pakistan’s fixture against Sri Lanka.

FAQs – Yesterday’s New Zealand vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s New Zealand vs England match?

A1: England won by 4 wickets on February 27, 2026.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 32 runs and two wickets.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: New Zealand vs England.

England 161 for 6 (Banton 33, Jacks 32*, Ravindra 3-19)

New Zealand 159 for 7 (Phillips 39, Seifert 35, Jacks 2-23)

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