Summary

  • England chase 160 to win by four wickets with three balls to spare

  • Defeat for New Zealand opens door for Pakistan - who must beat Sri Lanka on Saturday and rely on net run-rate swing

  • Jacks and Ahmed put on unbroken 44 to get England over line

  • Buttler out for duck as miserable tournament continues - England slip to 2-2

  • Rashid, Jacks and Ahmed take two wickets each as England bowl record 16 overs of spin

  • England were already through to semi-finals

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  1. Goodbye!published at 17:30 GMT

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    England win as ball hits Jacks' helmet and goes for four

    That's all from us. England will finish top of Group 2 in the Super 8s but who they'll play in the last four is TBC.

    Make sure you check out Matthew Henry's report on England's four-wicket win here.

    We'll be back on Saturday at 13:15 GMT for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, a match New Zealand will be watching with interest!

    See you then - goodbye!

  2. How Group 2 standspublished at 17:28 GMT

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  3. England's T20 World Cup campaignpublished at 17:26 GMT

    • 7 February: Nepal – won by four runs
    • 11 February: West Indies – lost by 30 runs
    • 14 February: Scotland – won by five wickets
    • 16 February: Italy – won by 24 runs
    • 22 February: Sri Lanka – won by 51 runs
    • 24 February: Pakistan – won by two wickets
    • 27 February: New Zealand – won by four wickets
  4. 'We still haven't played that perfect game'published at 17:25 GMT

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    'You're joking!' - Buttler's 'miserable run' continues with two-ball duck

    More from England captain Harry Brook, addressing Jos Buttler's poor form: “There’s been a lot said about Jos. He’s played 150 games for England and people need to take a little step back. He’s probably the best white-ball player to play the game. He’s in a rut but it’s exciting to know what he could produce in the next few games.

    "He’s got fire in his belly and wants to show people what he’s made of. He’s a phenomenal player and I’ve no doubt he’ll go out and do well.”

    On Will Jacks: “He’s a proper batter. There was one instance when we played against West Indies at the start of the summer and he leaned on the first ball through the covers for four, or two. It’s a good sign. A lot of lower-order players block or wild swing. He’s a proper batter, he’s played Test cricket, and he’s got immense power as well.”

    On playing a semi-final against India or West Indies in Mumbai: “We’re not bothered. Whoever we’re facing, they’re going to be tough opposition. We’ve already played West Indies at the Wankhede. It’s nice to go back to a ground we’ve played on. Both sides are powerful teams. We’ve got to do the little things well.”

    On whether England are peaking at the right time: “I think so. We still haven’t played that perfect game. But we’ve got over the line in close games and that stands you in good stead going into the final stages.”

  5. 'Rehan did an amazing job'published at 17:24 GMT

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    'That ball has turned a mile' - Jacks bowls Phillips with brilliant delivery

    England captain Harry Brook: “We’ve seen what Rehan can do in the nets. He played beautifully and took the game away from them. Jacksy [Will Jacks] with his fourth man of the match – he’s pretty happy with that performance.”

    On whether Rehan will stay in the XI: “There’s conversations to be had. We said from the start of the competition we’re going to select on conditions. We thought today was the perfect opportunity to bring him in and he did an amazing job.”

    On New Zealand: “They’re a very strong side. We played against them before Christmas, we knew how strong they were. They do the little things well, with the running between the wickets, they’ve got some power, they’ve got some quality bowlers.”

  6. 'There were moments that turned the game against us'published at 17:23 GMT

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    'Magic' delivery from Rashid leads to Chapman being stumped for 15

    New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner: "It was a good match, a tight match. The way England paced that chase and the way Willy J and Rehan put the finishing touches to it, it was good batting."

    On semi-final hopes: "It would have made our lives easier if we'd have won. But again, we played a pretty good game. There are obviously moments with bat and ball that turned the game on us but credit to England and how they played."

    On game-changing moments: "We set up a good platform to target the last few overs then lost a few wickets to only scrape to 160. It could have easily been 170.

    "At the end then they need 40 off three and the way they took down the offie, it was good batting."

    On posting 159: "In other innings, we lost wickets throughout and then were able to get to a score through the last four overs. Tonight we set a platform, got to the second timeout in a good spot and maybe took some tough options straight after that.

    "But you need to get runs and we were thinking that 170 or 175 would be a good score."

    On Rehan Ahmed: "Rehan has showed his class with the bat in the last couple of years, obviously a good player of spin. He wasn't really fazed on that wicket.

    "It was that partnership with Jacks but also set-up by Bants and Sam Curran."

    On next couple of days: "We'll probably be watching tomorrow."

  7. 'Anything is possible'published at 17:21 GMT

    England batter Tom Banton, speaking to Sky Sports: "Great to get over the line like that. A lot of confidence going forward.

    "Rehan's not played a game yet. The way he bowled was awesome and the way he batted was great to see. We knew the wicket was going to be a bit slower and spin. Maybe they were a little above par but with the batting we've got, we bat deep so anything is possible."

    On New Zealand's opening partnership: "I've opened as well. Opening bowlers are allowed to bowl well and Jof has done that the lat few games. They're two destructive batters and they caught up at the back end of the powerplay. It's a high-risk game and you have to put pressure on bowlers. As an opener, that's your role."

    On Rehan Ahmed: "I played with him last year at Trent Rockets. I've seen the journey he's come on. He's not been playing which hasn't been easy but to make an impact like that."

    On winning being contagious: "Everyone keeps talking about it. Hopefully we keep going. As long as we're winning, I'm happy. I'm happy to qualify. We'll take each game as it comes."

  8. How's stat?!published at 17:18 GMT

    Kieran Parmley
    CricViz analyst

    Youngest players to finish unbeaten in a winning Men's World Cup chase for England:

    • 20y, 9m, 28d - Stuart Broad vs West Indies, Bridgetown 2007
    • 21y, 6m, 14d - Rehan Ahmed vs New Zealand, Colombo 2026*
    • 22y, 0m, 21d - Jos Buttler vs New Zealand, Pallekele, 2012
  9. Postpublished at 17:15 GMT

    How important was this moment?

    Tom Banton's departure in the 17th over left England 117-6 chasing 160.

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    Banton drags slower Ravindra delivery as Chapman takes catch at mid-wicket

    And then... fireworks.

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    'Goodness me!' - Ahmed smashes six 'out of nowhere' to give England hope

  10. 'Rehan played a brilliant innings'published at 17:12 GMT

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    'Goodness me!' - Ahmed smashes six 'out of nowhere' to give England hope

    Player of the match, England's Will Jacks: "I reckon this is the best. I'm absolutely buzzing with that. To be not out at the end in a tight finish when the game was on a knife edge when I went in, I'm over the moon.

    "It'd about keeping it simple. I think Rehan played a brilliant innings. Everyone who came out on that pitch struggled and it took time to get the pace of it, how slow it was, but that six he hit second ball off Glenn Phillips just upped the ante and put them on the back foot.

    "I was then able to just play off him there. The game was laid out there for us with the field and the conditions so we tried to utilise that.

    "The over off Philipps we said 'we need to take a risk here', I think it was 13 an over needed and an off-spinner to two right-handers, we thought that was our match-up. For the other two, we talked about hitting the gaps hard and running hard.

    "It' a massive boundary so you're not always going to clear the field and we got a couple of twos that over that were crucial."

    On his own form: "I feel really confident right now. I feel calm in the middle and that is another string to the bow, it can be more important than anything.

    "Going into the semi-finals, myself and the team are going in the right directions. Three wins in the Super 8s against three strong sides, we're very happy."

  11. How's stat?!published at 17:10 GMT

    Kieran Parmley
    CricViz analyst

    Most runs in a men's T20 World Cup campaign from batters at No.7 & below:

    • 187* - Will Jacks, 2026
    • 163 - Mike Hussey, 2010
    • 105 - Jehan Mubarak, 2007
    • 104 - Jason Holder, 2026
  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:06 GMT

    Have your say using the 'Get Involved' button on this page

    Surely Ahmed must be given serious consideration for the starting eleven and possibly higher up the batting order? Am I correct in saying he has played opener in his career too?

    Terry

  13. Postpublished at 17:03 GMT

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    What a game of cricket! It looked dead in the water and that England were going to get nowhere near it.

    The trend of the game suggested they'd get nowhere near it.

  14. Postpublished at 17:01 GMT

    Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    On a pitch where hardly anyone was able to time, the spinners were tying people in knots and driving batters mad. The ball was turning.

    Then suddenly, out walks Rehan Ahmed for his first game - he took a wicket with ball when bowling, hit his second ball for six when batting and finishes with 19 from seven.

    Will Jacks has done it again. He finishes 32 not out. He's becoming the ultimate finisher for England.

  15. Postpublished at 16:59 GMT

    England, remember, had qualified for the semi-finals with a game to spare.

    As things stand, by topping the group, they'll face either India and West Indies, avoiding a last four meeting with unbeaten South Africa.

    New Zealand, however, face a nervy wait. They need Sri Lanka to beat Pakistan on Saturday, otherwise it will come down to net run-rate.

  16. Postpublished at 16:57 GMT

    Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England have won by four wickets with three balls to spare! I'm not sure how that has happened. It's come from nowhere.

    New Zealand are not yet through and England will top the group.

  17. England win by four wicketspublished at 19.3 overs
    Breaking

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    England win as ball hits Jacks' helmet and goes for four

    England win with three balls to spare! It's a streaky boundary from Will Jacks, smudged past the wicketkeeper, but they all count!

    From 43 from 19 when Rehan Ahmed walked out to bat, England take the win and top spot in their Super 8 group.

    Rehan finishes unbeaten on 19 (7) while Jacks is 32 not out (18). Phew.

  18. Eng 157-6published at 19.2 overs

    Need three runs from four balls

    Rehan Ahmed steps forward, swings his bat around shoulder height, and pulls away. Just a single.

  19. Postpublished at 16:54 GMT

    Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    We're going to see Rehan Ahmed's street smarts now. He doesn't need to swing for the hills and he's got pace on.

  20. Eng 156-6published at 19.1 overs

    Need four runs from five balls

    It's the pace of Matt Henry for the final over.

    Will Jacks takes a single.