New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- England kept Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a win over New Zealand in their final Group 2 Super 8 clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Chasing New Zealand's 159/7, England were nowhere in the chase until the 18th over when Will Jacks smashed Glenn Phillips for 22 runs to turn the match on their head.

With five runs to win, a four off Jacks' helmet sealed England's four wicket win. With this win, England finished the Super 8 stage on top of Group 2 with three wins and six points. New Zealand are placed second with three points from four games. Pakistan are third in the group with just a point from two games. Sri Lanka stand last in the group and are already eliminated.

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