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New Zealand elects to bat after winning toss vs England in T20 Cup

February 27, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

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

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash with England at R. Premadasa Stadium. Captain Mitchell Santner led the decision, aiming for a second semifinal berth from Group 2.

England, already qualified after beating Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will look to win to keep Pakistan's slim semifinal hopes alive. New Zealand fielded the same side that beat Sri Lanka, while England added spin option Rehan Ahmed.

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