In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, England secured a crucial four-wicket victory over New Zealand, which not only solidified their position in the semi-finals but also kept Pakistan's hopes alive. England chased down New Zealand's total of 159 runs, reaching 161-6 with three balls to spare, thanks to a remarkable partnership between Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks, who scored 44 runs off just 16 balls. Jacks, who was named player of the match for the fourth time in this tournament, expressed his excitement, stating, "I’m absolutely buzzing with that, to be not out at the end in a tight finish." This victory means England tops the Super Eights group with six points, while New Zealand is left anxiously awaiting the outcome of Pakistan's match against Sri Lanka, which will determine their fate in the tournament (Daily Times, The Frontier Post, Dawn).
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England Defeats New Zealand In T20 World Cup 2026 Match
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In a thrilling T20 World Cup match, England beat New Zealand by four wickets, securing a semi-final spot. Pakistan now faces a must-win against Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive.
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