England vs New Zealand - ENG Beats NZ In T20 World Cup 2026
England vs New Zealand - ENG Beats NZ & Won By 4 Wickets In T20 World Cup 2026:
England vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026: Rehan Ahmed, Will Jacks seal England win
February 27, 2026, England and New Zealand are facing off in a high-stakes clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. While the two nations share a storied rivalry across multiple sports, the current focus is on the cricket pitch in Colombo.
🏏 Cricket: T20 World Cup 2026
England and New Zealand met today in a crucial Super 8 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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| ENG Vs NZ- England won by 4 wickets |
Match Result: England won by 4 wickets (finishing with 161/6 in 19.3 overs).
New Zealand's Innings: The Black Caps scored 159/7 in their 20 overs. Glenn Phillips was the top scorer with 39, but they struggled against England's spin-heavy attack, which bowled a record 16 overs of spin.
England's Chase: Despite a rocky start (Phil Salt and Jos Buttler falling early), Will Jacks (27)* and Rehan Ahmed (18)* steered England home in the final overs.
The Stakes: * England had already qualified for the semi-finals but secured the top spot in Group 2 with this win.
New Zealand now faces an anxious wait. Their semi-final hopes depend on the result of the upcoming Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka match.
🏉 Rugby Union: Recent & Upcoming
The rivalry on the rugby field remains just as intense, following a landmark victory for England late last year.
Last Meeting (Nov 15, 2025): England defeated the All Blacks 33–19 at Allianz Stadium (Twickenham). It was England's first home win over New Zealand since 2012, featuring standout performances from George Ford and Marcus Smith.
Next Meeting: The two sides are scheduled to meet again in the 2026 Autumn Nations Series on November 21, 2026.
📊 Summary of Recent Encounters
Sport Date Winner Score/Result
Cricket (T20WC) Feb 27, 2026 England England won by 4 wickets
Rugby Union Nov 15, 2025 England England 33 – 19 New Zealand
Cricket (Tests) June 2026 Upcoming
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