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Will Jacks shines as England beat New Zealand by 4 wickets; Pakistan’s semifinal hopes stay alive

News DeskLast Updated: 27 February 2026, 10:52 PM ISTShare England secured a 4-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Super Eights. New Zealand posted 159/7, which England chased down with 3 balls to spare. England's captain Harry Brook, left, celebrates with Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed after their win against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo | Photo: APColombo: Already qualified for semifinals, England defeated New Zealand by four wickets to maintain a clean slate in the Super Eights stage and keep Pakistan's hopes alive in the T20 World Cup here on Friday.

England's captain Harry Brook, left, celebrates with Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed after their win against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

England's captain Harry Brook, left, celebrates with Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed after their win against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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Key Highlights

  • England have registered three wins in as many matches in the Super Eights.
  • New Zealand are placed second in Group 2 with three points.
  • Pakistan are placed third with one point and they need to win big against already-ousted Sri Lanka on Saturday to dislodge New Zealand from the second spot and qualify for the semifinals.
  • Earlier, England restricted New Zealand to 159 for seven after the Kiwis opted to bat.
  • New Zealand batters got starts but couldn't convert them into big scores.
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