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With three points, the Kiwis just need a win against ENG to book a place in the semi-final at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on6, 2026
New Zealand could play a pivotal role in ending a 51-year World Cup tradition that has seen at least one Asian side reach the semifinals, as the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 enters its decisive phase.
New Zealand head into Friday’s showdown with England knowing their Twenty20 World Cup fate hangs by a thread, with a win the only way to avoid leaving their semi-final hopes at the mercy of rivals and net run rates.
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former leader, is basing her family in Australia “for the moment,” a spokesman said. She is part of a wave of Kiwis relocating to their larger neighbor.
Their opponent New Zealand are yet to make it to the final four and a win will help them achieve the same. New Zealand were forced to share spoils with Pakistan after rain washed out their clash in Super 8.
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