Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the match 49 of the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between New Zealand national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
England beat New Zealand in a thriller by 4 wickets.
New Zealand national cricket team vs England cricket team timeline Super 8 Group 2 match 49 Colombo February 2026
New Zealand first innings timeline
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat first.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen start quickly and add 64, before Adil Rashid gets Seifert for 35.
Allen falls soon after, perishing to Will Jacks for 29.
Adil Rashid, Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed pick 6 wickets between them, as New Zealand are restricted to 159/7 in their 20 overs.
England lose Philip Salt and Jos Buttler cheaply.
Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell are solid and add 48, before Glenn Phillips gets the prize scalp of Brook for 26.
Jacob Bethell scores a 16 ball-21, before falling to a outstanding catch by Phillips.
Tom Banton and Sam Curran steady the ship and add 42, before the latter departs for 24.
Blitz from Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed takes England to an incredible win.
England win by 4 wickets and 3 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Will Jacks
