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New Zealand elects to bat after winning toss vs England

February 27, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat first in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The win would secure New Zealand the second semifinal spot from Group 2.

England, already qualified after beating Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will face New Zealand for the spot. New Zealand fielded the same side that beat Sri Lanka, while England added spin bowler Rehan Ahmed to the lineup.

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