T20 World Cup 2026: England's big win over New Zealand

England secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over New Zealand in a closely contested T20 match. Batting first, New Zealand posted 159/7 in 20 overs, with Tim Seifert scoring 35, Finn Allen 29, and Glenn Phillips contributing 39 runs. For England, Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, and Rehan Ahmed picked up two wickets each to restrict the total.
Chasing 160, England lost early wickets but recovered through Harry Brook (26), Tom Banton (33), and Sam Curran (24). In the final overs, Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 32, while Rehan Ahmed added a quick 19* to guide England to 161/6 in 19.3 overs. The win earned England crucial points in the tournament.