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Not a single Kiwi batsman could score a fifty, New Zealand set a target of 160 runs for England

By Samira Vishwas

ENG vs NZ: The 49th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is being played between England and New Zealand at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. Where, the Kiwi team, who came to bat first, has put 159 runs on the board at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. New Zealand had a good start, but then the run rate slowed down due to losing wickets in the middle.

New Zealand scored 159/7 runs

In the important match being played with England, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner had won the toss and decided to bat first. But, his team could not prove this decision completely correct and put 159 runs on the board after losing 7 wickets in 20 overs.

The openers of the Kiwi team made a partnership of 64 runs for the first wicket. But, after the dismissal of Tim Shepherd 35 (25), the Kiwi team lost wickets at regular intervals. Not a single batsman could score a half-century for New Zealand and the highest score was made by Glenn Phillips, who was out after scoring 39 (28) runs. Whereas, Finn Allen scored 29(19) runs. In this way New Zealand set a target of 160 runs at the loss of 7 wickets.

England bowled well

England captain Harry Brook used his 7 bowlers against New Zealand. Jahan, Adil Rashid, Will Jacques and Rehan Ahmed lost 2-2 wickets. At the same time, Liam Dawson registered 1 wicket in his account.

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