England vs New Zealand, Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026: Date, time, venue, live streaming details
While Group 1 sees South Africa, India, and the West Indies in a Net Run Rate tangle, Group 2 features a key matchup between England and New Zealand at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Last Updated: 05.47 PM, Feb 26, 2026
Finally, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its peak as we go into the final few matches of the Super 8 stage. While Group 1 is entangled in a mathematical Net Run Rate mess between South Africa, India, and the West Indies, Group 2 presents a classical heavyweight clash between England and New Zealand. Before these two European giants meet each other at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, here is everything you need to know before the game.
Match details
Match: England vs. New Zealand, Super 8 (Group 2)
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 AM NZDT (Feb 28)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Where to watch the England vs New Zealand Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026 match in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the England vs New Zealand, Super 8, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.
On television, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu).
Preview
England will enter this contest as the only team in Group 2 to have qualified for the semi-finals following their dominant win over Sri Lanka and a very close two-wicket victory over Pakistan, which saw Harry Brook become the first-ever captain to hit a T20 World Cup ton. The two-time champions are free from the headache of a qualification scenario.
However, they won't be taking it easy as a win over New Zealand will ensure that they finish at the top of Group 2, which will set up a semi-final against the second-best team from Group 1.
For England, the spotlight will remain on Harry Brook, whose 51-ball ton against Pakistan was the innings of the tournament so far. While the middle order is firing for England, Jos Buttler, one of the greatest T20 batters in the world, is still searching for form, having averaged just over 10 in this campaign. However, the main spotlight will be on Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, and Will Jacks as the Colombo pitch is likely to support spin bowling more than pace bowling.
For New Zealand, the equation is simple: if they win, they will join England in the final four. After their opening match against Pakistan was washed out, the Kiwis bounced back with a clinical 61-run win over Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner's team has ground their way back on a slow, gripping Asian pitch, and they will view this pin-friendly Colombo pitch as their greatest friend against England's power hitters.
Although against Sri Lanka, New Zealand's top order could not fire much, Tim Seifert and Finn Allen have been one of the best opening pairs of the tournament so far. Most importantly, it is New Zealand's lower middle order, including captain Mitchell Santner, who has been in great form.
With the spin in the limelight, Rachin Ravindra can also become an X-factor with both bat and ball in hand. With him, Matt Henry, who is regarded as one of the best all-format bowlers currently, will be a key player as well.
Possible XIs
England Possible XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
New Zealand Possible XI: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.