ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 27-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
NZ 159/7 (20)
ENG 161/6 (19.3)
England won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks* | 32 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 177.78 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 271.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry* | 2.3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
Last Wicket:Tom Banton c Mark Chapman b Rachin Ravindra 33(24) - 117/6 in 16.5 ov.
England vs New Zealand
New Zealand — Innings 1 (159/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) st Jos Buttler b Adil Rashid | 35 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 140 | |
| Finn Allen c Jacob Bethell b Will Jacks | 29 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 152.63 | |
| Rachin Ravindra c Jacob Bethell b Rehan Ahmed | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Glenn Phillips b Will Jacks | 39 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 139.29 | |
| Mark Chapman st Jos Buttler b Adil Rashid | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Daryl Mitchell c Will Jacks b Liam Dawson | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) not out | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 | |
| Cole McConchie b Rehan Ahmed | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Matt Henry not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 159 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Sam Curran | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Jacob Bethell | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 64 | 42 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Finn Allen | 2 | 4 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Glenn Phillips | 31 | 21 |
| Mark Chapman & Glenn Phillips | 26 | 18 |
| Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips | 10 | 15 |
| Mitchell Santner & Glenn Phillips | 2 | 3 |
| Mitchell Santner & McConchie | 17 | 14 |
| Mitchell Santner & Matt Henry | 7 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 6.6 | 64 |
| 2 | Finn Allen | 7.4 | 66 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | 11.1 | 97 |
| 4 | Mark Chapman | 14.1 | 123 |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell | 16.4 | 133 |
| 6 | Glenn Phillips | 17.1 | 135 |
| 7 | Cole McConchie | 19.3 | 152 |
England — Innings 2 (161/6 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt c Tim Seifert b Matt Henry | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) c Tim Seifert b Lockie Ferguson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Harry Brook (c) c Daryl Mitchell b Glenn Phillips | 26 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 108.33 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Glenn Phillips b Rachin Ravindra | 21 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 131.25 | |
| Tom Banton c Mark Chapman b Rachin Ravindra | 33 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Sam Curran c Glenn Phillips b Rachin Ravindra | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 109.09 | |
| Will Jacks batting | 32 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 177.78 | |
| Rehan Ahmed batting | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 271.43 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 161 | 6 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2.3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Cole McConchie | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Glenn Phillips | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Ish Sodhi | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Jos Buttler | 2 | 4 |
| Harry Brook & Jos Buttler | 0 | 4 |
| Harry Brook & Jacob Bethell | 48 | 35 |
| Tom Banton & Jacob Bethell | 8 | 9 |
| Tom Banton & Sam Curran | 42 | 35 |
| Tom Banton & Will Jacks | 17 | 14 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Will Jacks | 44 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 0.4 | 2 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | 1.2 | 2 |
| 3 | Harry Brook | 7.1 | 50 |
| 4 | Jacob Bethell | 8.4 | 58 |
| 5 | Sam Curran | 14.3 | 100 |
| 6 | Tom Banton | 16.5 | 117 |
Match Info
| Match | England vs New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 27-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: England vs New Zealand (ENG vs NZ)
England will face New Zealand in a thrilling match on 27-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report for ENG vs NZ Super 8 Match
R Premadasa Stadium offers a pitch that will be helpful for the batsmen as well as the bowlers. In particular, spinners may enjoy some turn and bounce, which can cause problems for the batsmen, while they can play their shots freely after spending a few balls on the ground.
R. Premadasa Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Colombo, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 85% humidity and 19.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
England is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. England will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between England batting and New Zealand bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will England showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 27-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
