Daijiworld Media Network - Colombo
Colombo, Feb 27: England pulled off a sensational four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biting T20 World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium here, chasing down 160 with three balls to spare.
England appeared to be in deep trouble at 117 for 6 in the 17th over before a stunning late counterattack turned the match on its head. A brisk lower-order partnership shifted momentum decisively, with calm finishing under pressure guiding the side home in dramatic fashion.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 159 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert made valuable contributions to steady the innings, while England’s bowlers kept the scoring in check during the middle overs to prevent a bigger total.
The result strengthens England’s position heading into the knockout stage, while New Zealand’s semifinal hopes hinge on the outcome of other matches in the group.