India, Feb. 28 -- England rode on Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed's pyrotechnics to fight back from the brink and register a stunning four-wicket win over New Zealand in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match here on Friday.

The result kept Pakistan's hopes of a semifinal berth alive, and they will look to win against Sri Lanka on Saturday, as the net run rate comes into play. England, who were already through to the semifinals before Friday's victory, topped Group 2 with three wins from as many matches. Asked to bowl first, England's spinners showed their wares to limit a scratchy New Zealand to 159 for seven.

In reply, England were in trouble at 117 for six in 17 overs and needing 43 runs from 18 balls. But Jacks (32 not out off 18 balls) ...