England Vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup: Harry Brook's Men Win, Keep Pakistan's Semi-Final Hopes Alive

Already qualified for semi-finals, England handed Pakistan a lifeline by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in Colombo on Friday (February 27, 2026), thrillingly chasing down a 160-run target in 19.3 overs. Not only did Harry Brook's men maintain a clean slate in the Super Eights stage, they also kept Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive in the T20 World Cup. New Zealand are placed second in Group 2 with three points, while the Men In Green are placed third with one point and they need to win big against already-ousted Sri Lanka on Saturday to dislodge the Kiwis from the second spot and qualify for the semis.

Updated on: 27 February 2026 10:48 pm

Published at: 27 February 2026 7:32 pm

ICC Men's T20 World Cup England won by 4 wickets with 3 balls remaining

England's captain Harry Brook, second from right celebrates with teammates after their win against New Zealand during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 World Cup: England vs New Zealand Tim Seifert

New Zealand's Tim Seifert plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 World Cup: England vs New Zealand Finn Allen

New Zealand's Finn Allen plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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New Zealand's Tim Seifert, left, and Finn Allen encourage each other as they bat during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's Jofra Archer appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's Jos Buttler stumps out New Zealand's Tim Seifert during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's Jacob Bethell takes the catch to get dismiss New Zealand's Finn Allen during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC T20 WC 2026: ENG vs NZ Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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T20 World Cup: England vs New Zealand Glenn Phillips

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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T20 WCup Cricket: England vs New Zealand Mark Chapman

New Zealand's Mark Chapman plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 World Cup: England vs New Zealand

England's Will Jacks, right, celebrates with captain Harry Brook the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, right, walks during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 World Cup: New Zealand vs England

England's Adil Rashid, centre, celebrates with captain Harry Brook, left, the wicket of New Zealand Mark Chapman during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: NZ vs ENG Rehan Ahmed

England's Rehan Ahmed bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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T20 WCup Cricket: NZ vs ENG Cole McConchie

New Zealand's Cole McConchie plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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New Zealand's Matt Henry, right, celebrates with Glenn Phillips, left, the wicket of England's Phil Salt, extreme left, walks during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, left, celebrates the wicket of England's Jos Buttler, right, walks on during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: ENG vs NZ Harry Brook

England's captain Harry Brook plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: NZ vs ENG Jacob Bethell

England's Jacob Bethell plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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T20 WCup Cricket: England vs New Zealand Glenn Phillips

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips celebrates the wicket of England's captain Harry Brook, as captain Mitchel Santner, left, looks on during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips takes the catch to get dismiss England's Jacob Bethell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: ENG vs NZ Sam Curran

England's Sam Curran plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC Mens T20 World Cup: New Zealand vs England Tom Banton

England's Tom Banton plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's Rehan Ahmed plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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ICC T20 WC 2026: New Zealand vs England Will Jacks

England's Will Jacks plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and New Zealand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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