Pakistan-Origin Rehan Ahmed's Cameo Keeps PAK Semi-Finals Hopes Alive As England Beat New Zealand By 4 Wickets

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in a must-win match. New Zealand posted a target of 161 runs in their first 20 overs. Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen made odd 30s and helped the team to reach a competitive total.

England national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match Live Scorecard: ENG 161-6 in 19.3 overs in 160 chase; Rehan Ahmed 18, Will Jacks 27

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first against England in their crucial Super 8 clash in Colombo. A win will send the Black Caps into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals, while a loss could bring net run rate into play.

T20 World Cup: England's Rehan Ahmed fires with bat and ball as Harry Brook's side beat New Zealand in Super 8s

England set to play in second semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday March 5 after thrilling win; Rehan Ahmed (19no) and Will Jacks (32no) smash side to target of 160 with three balls to spare after boundary barrage;

England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last shot at T20 World Cup semifinals

New Zealand has failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets in Colombo. That has left Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set

ENG vs NZ Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Rehan Ahmed, Will Jacks star as England beat New Zealand by 4 wickets, give Pakistan a lifeline

Rehan Ahmed's late cameo of unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks stable 32 off 18 deliveries helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R.