England defeated New Zealand in a crucial Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, tightening the race for the semi-finals.
New Zealand were restricted to a competitive total, but England held their nerve in the chase, sealing victory with four wickets in hand. The result not only kept England’s unbeaten run intact but also revived Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the knockouts.
With this outcome, Pakistan’s qualification scenario now hinges on their final match today against Sri Lanka and net run rate calculations, making the group’s last fixture decisive.