England dent New Zealand's semi-final hopes
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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.
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The fate of Pakistan's chances of semifinal qualification depends on the result of the England vs New Zealand match today
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, faces England, captained by Harry Brook, in a crucial Super 8 T20 World Cup match. The Black Caps need to avoid a heavy loss to secure a semi-final spot, while England is already through.