England will face New Zealand in the 49th match of the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. England's performance in the Super 8 has been impressive, and they have already qualified for the semi-finals. They defeated Pakistan by two wickets in their previous match, successfully chasing down the target of 165 runs in 19.1 overs. Their captain, Harry Brook, was the star performer in the match, scoring 100 runs off 51 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes, and contributing significantly to their team's victory.

New Zealand, on the other hand, defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their previous match. This match is very important for New Zealand; a win will ensure their qualification for the semi-finals. Against Sri Lanka, they displayed a superb bowling performance, restricting the Sri Lankan team to 107 runs for just 20 runs. Mitchell Santner was the star performer in the previous match, scoring 47 runs and taking one wicket.

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ENG vs NZ Match Details

• Match: England vs New Zealand, 49th Match

• Date: 27th February 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - R. Premadasa Stadium

The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers, where the average 1st innings score in the last six matches is 160 runs.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• Low-scoring ground

• Large boundaries 

ENG vs NZ Recent Form

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• ENG Wins - 16

• NZ Wins - 10

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs NZ

• Harry Brook (ENG): 202 runs in this tournament 

• Tim Seifert (NZ): 181 runs in this tournament 

• Finn Allen (NZ): 160 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs NZ

• Jofra Archer (ENG): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Jamie Overton (ENG): 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Rachin Ravindra (NZ): 6 wickets in this tournament 

ENG vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145–160

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 155–170

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

England 

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler/Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton (wk), Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

New Zealand 

Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.

Why New Zealand is the favourite

• Excellent top-order

• All-rounder options 

• Good spin bowler 

ENG vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, New Zealand are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Tim Seifert, Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

NZ: 60%

ENG: 40%

ENG vs NZ Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the ENG vs NZ live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar 

Q2. Who will win today’s ENG vs NZ match?

According to our today's match prediction, New Zealand are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What time will the ENG vs NZ match start?

The match begins at 7:00 PM IST