In Match 49 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, England and New Zealand will face off in a high-stakes Super 8 Group 2 encounter. The match will take place on February 27th at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Following their recent 61-run victory over Sri Lanka, New Zealand must win this match to secure a place in the semi-finals. However, England will be under less pressure as they have already secured their place in the semi-finals following back-to-back wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
IND vs ZIM Head to Head in T20 World Cup
| Category | Statistics |
| Matches Played | 30 |
| England Won | 16 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| Tied / No Results | 04 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 18, 2007 |
| Last Fixture | October 23, 2025 |
England vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026: Pitch report
The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is a balanced one that favors spinners, with an average of 171 runs and six wickets. The highest total at the stadium is 222, while the lowest is 69.
