T20 World Cup Showdown: New Zealand vs England - Who Will Prevail?
In an exciting T20 World Cup Super Eights match, New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner has chosen to bat first after winning the toss against England. Both teams have made strategic decisions, with England introducing Rehan Ahmed in their lineup. Discover the full team compositions and what this match could mean for both sides as they vie for victory.
| Feb 27, 2026, 19:10 IST
Match Preview: New Zealand vs England
Colombo: In a thrilling Super Eights encounter of the T20 World Cup on Friday, New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against England.
The New Zealand team remains unchanged, while England has made one adjustment, bringing in Rehan Ahmed to replace Jamie Overton.
Team Line-ups:
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.