Friday’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Colombo delivered pure cricket thrill as England chased down New Zealand’s 160 for a 4-wicket win, three balls early. From 117/6 to victory, Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed turned heroes.
Salt (2) and Buttler (0) perished early. Brook (26) and Bethell (21, 4×4) added 48. Curran (24) and Banton (33, 3×4, 1×6) made 42, but six down at 117 spelled danger.
Jacks’ 32* (18b) featured a match-winning 22-run over from Phillips. Ahmed’s 19* (7b) sealed 44* off 16. NZ bowling: Ravindra 3/19, others one each.
Kiwis’ 159/7 began with Seifert-Allen 64 (35 & 29). Phillips 39 (4×4,1×6) top-scored. England: Rashid 2/28, Jacks/Rehan 2 each. NZ’s SF dreams fade, banking on SL vs Pak.