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ENG vs NZ Probable XI & Pitch Report: The excitement of the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is at its peak. Two legendary teams, England and New Zealand, will face off at the historic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, February 27. While England will look to maintain their dominance, this match is a golden opportunity for New Zealand to secure a place in the semi-finals.
England: Semi-final entry confirmed
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Under the captaincy of Harry Brook, England have performed brilliantly in the Super 8s so far. With two consecutive wins, they have already secured their place in the semi-finals:
- Against Sri Lanka: A resounding 51-run win.
- Against Pakistan: A thrilling 2-wicket win, thanks to captain Harry Brook's record-breaking century.
Can New Zealand Reach the Semifinals?
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New Zealand's position is quite interesting. Their match against Pakistan was inconclusive, but they made a strong comeback by defeating Sri Lanka by 61 runs.
- Equation: If New Zealand wins this match, they will become the second team to qualify for the semi-finals.
- Pakistan's Expectations: If New Zealand loses this match, the doors to the semi-finals could open for Pakistan.
England vs New Zealand Probable Playing XI
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Based on the pitch conditions and current form, both teams could field the following players:
England (ENG) Possible Playing 11
1. Jos Buttler (WK), 2. Philip Salt(WK), 3. Harry Brook(C), 4. Jacob Bethell, 5. Tom Banton, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Liam Dawson, 11. Adil Rashid
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing 11
1. Tim Seifert(WK), 2. Finn Allen(WK), 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Mark Chapman, 7. Mitchell Santner(C), 8. Cole McConchie, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Lockie Ferguson
ENG vs NZ Pitch Report & Key Matchups at R. Premadasa Stadium
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The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally considered to be spinner-friendly. Therefore, the outcome of the match will depend on the performance of these players:
- Spin Magic: New Zealand has expert spinners like Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Ish Sodhi, who can trouble England on a slow pitch. For England, the pair of Will Jacks and Liam Dawson will challenge the Kiwi batsmen.
- In-form captain: Harry Brook is brimming with confidence after his last century. However, veteran Jos Buttler is also expected to play a big innings in this big match.
- Score prediction: Experts believe that if the spinners get help, a score of 165-175 could prove decisive on this ground.
Also Read: ENG vs NZ My11Circle Team, Vision11, Match Prediction, Live Streaming
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