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New Zealand Post 159 vs England in Must-Win T20 WC Super 8 Clash

New Zealand posted a competitive total of 159 for 7 after being asked to bat first in a must-win Super 8 fixture against England. The innings was built on a solid 64-run opening stand between Finn Allen and Tim Seifert before England's bowlers engineered a mid-innings collapse. Adil Rashid and Will Jacks were instrumental, taking two wickets each to prevent the Black Caps from accelerating in the death overs. The total sets up a challenging chase for England in this crucial World Cup encounter.

Key Points: NZ Sets 159 vs ENG in T20 WC Super 8 | Match Report

  • NZ recovers from mid-innings slump
  • Openers Allen & Seifert provide brisk start
  • ENG bowlers Rashid & Jacks strike regularly
  • NZ posts fighting total of 159/7
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T20 WC: New Zealand post 159 in must-win Super 8 clash vs England

New Zealand posts 159/7 against England in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match. Get the full scorecard and key wicket-takers here.

"England's bowlers, led by Adil Rashid and Will Jacks, struck at regular intervals to pull things back. - Match Report"

Colombo, February 27

New Zealand posted a fighting total of 159 against England in the must-win Super 8 fixture in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Friday.

The Black Caps recovered from a mid-innings slump after a brisk start by openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert.

While the Black Caps looked set for a bigger score at one stage, England's bowlers, led by Adil Rashid and Will Jacks, struck at regular intervals to pull things back and restrict the visitors to a manageable total.

Batting first, New Zealand started cautiously, scoring eight runs after the end of the second over. However, openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert shifted their gears and took the Black Caps to 54/0 after the end of the sixth over.

During the last ball of the seventh over, leg-spinner Adil Rashid broke the 64-run partnership for the opening wicket. He dismissed Tim Seifert, who made 35 off 25 balls, with three fours and two sixes.

In the following over, all-rounder Will Jacks removed Finn Allen for 29 off 19 balls, with three sixes. After the end of the 10th over, New Zealand scored 84/2.

During the first ball of the 12th over, Rehan Ahmed took the wicket of Rachin Ravindra, who made 11 off 13 deliveries, with one four. After the end of the 13th over, the Kiwis made 116/3.

During the 15th over, Adil Rashid took the wicket of Mark Chapman, who made 15 off nine deliveries, with two fours.

Liam Dawson then removed Daryl Mitchell for just three runs during the 17th over. In the next over, Will Jacks clean bowled Glenn Phillips for 29 runs as Black Caps slumped to 142/6.

Towards the end, Cole McConchie (14 off 12 balls, with two fours) took the Black Caps to a fighting score of 159/7 in 20 overs.

For England, Liam Dawson (1/32), Adil Rashid (2/28), Will Jacks (2/23), and Rehan Ahmed (2/28) were among the wicket-takers.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this is a perfect T20 total. Makes for a thrilling chase. England will back themselves, but New Zealand have a decent bowling attack. Could go either way!
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Ananya R
The collapse from 54/0 to 142/6 is the story. Phillips and Mitchell getting out cheaply hurt them badly. McConchie's little cameo at the end might be crucial though. Let's see if England's batting line-up has the same jitters.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the article could have analyzed the pitch conditions a bit more. Was it slowing down? That would explain the mid-innings slowdown. Anyway, as an Indian fan, watching two strong teams battle it out is great preparation for the later stages! 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Will Jacks with 2/23 in his 4 overs! What an impactful performance from a part-timer. Shows the importance of having multiple bowling options. England looking like a very balanced side. Tough chase ahead for them, but they are favourites.
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Michael C
159 is a tricky total. Par score, I'd say. If Buttler and Salt get going, England will cruise. But if NZ takes early wickets, the pressure of a must-win game in a World Cup can do strange things. Fantastic contest on our hands.

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