Result

England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

England vs New Zealand

49th Match · Colombo · Feb 27, 2026 · ICC Men's T20 World Cup

New Zealand

159/7 (20/20 ov)

England

161/6 (19.3/20 ov)

New Zealand won the toss and elected to batting

Player of the Match

Will Jacks

Philip Salt Wicketkeeper
Jos Buttler Wicketkeeper
Harry Brook Batsman
Jacob Bethell Allrounder
Tom Banton Batsman
Sam Curran Allrounder
Will Jacks Batsman
Rehan Ahmed Allrounder
Jofra Archer Bowler
Liam Dawson Bowler
Adil Rashid Bowler

Tim Seifert Wicketkeeper
Finn Allen Batsman
Rachin Ravindra Batting Allrounder
Glenn Phillips Wicketkeeper
Mark Chapman Allrounder
Daryl Mitchell Allrounder
Mitchell Santner Allrounder
Cole McConchie Allrounder
Matt Henry Bowler
Lockie Ferguson Bowler
Ish Sodhi Bowler

Venue

R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Innings

New Zealand — 1st Innings 159-7 (20)
England — 2nd Innings 161-6 (19.3)

Awards

Player of the match: Will Jacks