ENG vs NZ Live Score, 27 February, 2026, ICC Men's t20 WC, R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Ball-by-Ball Match Updates
ICC Men's T20 World Cup | February 27, 2026, 07:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama
Completed
England
161/6 (19.3 ov)
vs
New Zealand
159/7 (20 ov)
England won by 4 wickets
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 177.78 | |
| 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 271.43 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 7.60 | |
| 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
Match Information
SERIES
DATE & TIME
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 07:00 PM
TOSS
New Zealand elected to bat
VENUE
R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama , Colombo
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UMPIRES
Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Richie Richardson (West Indies)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
27°c
HUMIDITY
79%
WIND
3.38 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
Average
PACE
Pace & Bounce
SPIN
Average
Commentary
Ish Sodhi to Will Jacks, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Will Jacks hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ish Sodhi to Will Jacks, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot. Swift fielding by the bowler.
Ish Sodhi to Will Jacks, 1 run, Will Jacks hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Ish Sodhi to Tom Banton, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Tom Banton goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
Ish Sodhi to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Ish Sodhi delivers legbreak at back of length, Tom Banton goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ish Sodhi to Tom Banton, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Tom Banton hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Rachin Ravindra to Will Jacks, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Jacks hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
Rachin Ravindra to Tom Banton, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Rachin Ravindra to Will Jacks, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the leg stump, Will Jacks hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Rachin Ravindra to Will Jacks, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra delivers off break ball at back of length, Will Jacks hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Will Jacks to just 1 run.
Tom Banton c M Chapman b R Ravindra 33 (24b)
Rachin Ravindra to Tom Banton, no run, c M Chapman b R Ravindra, Caught out !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tom Banton hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mark Chapman, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Tom Banton.
Rachin Ravindra to Rehan Ahmed, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Glenn Phillips to Will Jacks, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Will Jacks hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Rehan Ahmed, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Rehan Ahmed goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Glenn Phillips to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep, towards the deep point for 1 run.
Glenn Phillips to Will Jacks, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Will Jacks goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Glenn Phillips to Will Jacks, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Will Jacks elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Glenn Phillips to Will Jacks, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps. Will Jacks hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mitchell Santner to Rehan Ahmed, Four, Four !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump. Rehan Ahmed hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mitchell Santner to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Will Jacks goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Mitchell Santner to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Will Jacks goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Mitchell Santner to Will Jacks, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Will Jacks goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Rehan Ahmed, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Rehan Ahmed goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Matt Henry to Will Jacks, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays pull, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Matt Henry to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run, Rehan Ahmed goes forward to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Matt Henry to Will Jacks, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Will Jacks hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.