Jacks and Ahmed find dramatic late blitz to earn England unlikely win over New Zealand

England 161-6 beat New Zealand 159-7 by four wicketsLate flurry of runs from allrounders proves crucialWill Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred as England defied a sluggish pitch to lay down a marker for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup following an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand.Already guaranteed a top-two spot in their Super 8 group after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Pallekele, England were staring defeat in the face as they required 42 from the last 17 balls. Continue reading...

Jacks and Ahmed find dramatic late blitz to earn England unlikely win over New Zealand

Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred as England defied a sluggish pitch to lay down a marker for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup following an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand.

Already guaranteed a top-two spot in their Super 8 group after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Pallekele, England were staring defeat in the face as they required 42 from the last 17 balls.

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