Colombo, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights

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2026-02-27

England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Colombo on Friday New Zealand, who need a win to guarantee a semi-final slot, won the toss and elected to bat against already qualified England and started well, reaching 53-0 in six overs. But England, who brought in an extra spinner in Rehan Ahmed to replace seamer Jamie Overton, regained control as captain Harry Brook emplo......

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