Rehan Ahmed’s unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks’ stable 32 off 18 deliveries led England to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand’s Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson made early breakthroughs, but England’s Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell steadied the chase with a 45-run partnership.
Glenn Phillips made crucial contributions for New Zealand, taking wickets and producing a remarkable catch. Despite England losing quick wickets, they maintained composure, with Adil Rashid and Will Jacks making significant impacts with the ball.
In a tense finish, England successfully chased down New Zealand’s total of 159/7 with Tom Banton and Sam Curran playing vital roles. The match concluded with England securing victory by four wickets and three balls to spare.
