England (161/6) edge past New Zealand (159/7) by 4 wickets in a tense T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

[Justcrazy]

Brook is looking good so far.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Crunched , less than 1 second to ropes !

 

[Bhaijaan]

As long as Henry Brooks is there, I know that my cousins hopes are still alive and thus I can relax mentally

 

[Human786]

Winner of toss will be winner of match too

If England win toss 170 to 180 will be defendable

28/2 chasing 160 - Brook the key .

 

[Bhaijaan]

Santy bhai comes on.

He’s a handy spinner and can be a difference maker.

Play carefully.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Whichever numpty in the ICC doing this power stats needs to put brook at 90+ min

 

[Bhaijaan]

Bethy bhai gotta do bulk of the scoring against Santy

 

[Bhaijaan]

Santy Bhais slow speed causing trouble to Henry Brooks

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

wonderful Insight into Brook's Special against Pak. Picks the length so quickly and good anticipation as well

 

[Kianig89]

Santner is a world class bowler

 

[Justcrazy]

England need 126 runs in 90 balls.

This partnership is getting the chase back

 

[Bhaijaan]

Bethy bhai struggling to sweep Santy. He’s too slow and too smart.


FOUR

But he plays the perfect reverse sweep. What a shot by Bethy

 

[Justcrazy]

Kiwis need a breakthrough here

 

[CricVet]

Wicket or a big over for Eng coming up. It should be spicy

 

[Bhaijaan]

Remember, England not only has to win this, but has to win it inside 15 overs to give our cousins, The mighty Pakistanis a better chance against Sri Lanka.

 

[KingKhanWC]

These two stay in for 5 more overs , England win

 

[Kianig89]

If Eng chase this with 3 overs to spare , unlikely though , then Pak need to beat SL by 20+ runs

 

[Bhaijaan]

Wicket or a big over for Eng coming up. It should be spicy

It’s spicy like a hot curry at a South Indian restaurant in Leicester.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Coochie bhai is on.

Can he keep it tight?

 

[CricVet]

Brook survived

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Why? Just one player needs to click

Premadasa is very difficult pitch to chase this kind of total on under lights

 

[Bhaijaan]

FOUR

Henry Brooks cannot be contained.

He has 360 degree vision

 

[KingKhanWC]

Back foot over cover , class

 

[Bhaijaan]

The most talented batsman in world cricket by far. Henry Brooks. Remember the name .

 

[Human786]

113 from 84 ... ENG's game to lose .

 

[Devadwal]

If Eng chase this with 3 overs to spare , unlikely though , then Pak need to beat SL by 20+ runs

England chases it in 17.5 overs.

Pakistan will have to beat Srilanka by 54 runs.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Brook batting against his second favourite team

 

[Justcrazy]

47 . 2

in power play.


Poms have done a good job so far.

 

[Bhaijaan]

FOUR

Bethy bhai showing his class.

Coochie bhai goes for 13 off his first over.

England once again on top and through them the hopes of our cousins stay alive

 

[gazza619]

Namak Haram

Roza hai bhai

 

[Devadwal]

If Eng chases in 12 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 20 runs

If Eng chases in 15 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 40 runs

If Eng chases in 19 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 70 runs

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

McConchie is rubbish. You could get more out of Ravindra and Phillips on this pitch

 

[shah9425]

Good recovery from poms after openers failed

 

[RidiculousMan]

Pakistani fans 48 hrs ago were cursing Brook. Today they are giving him dua

 

[G0rmintAunty]

The most talented batsman in world cricket by far. Henry Brooks. Remember the name .

Harry Brook naam hai. Pehle aap remember kar lo.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Eye of a needle .

These two are the future of England cricket, potentially atg batsmen .

A bit of luck this could be a winning partnership

 

[ads101]

Remember, England not only has to win this, but has to win it inside 15 overs to give our cousins, The mighty Pakistanis a better chance against Sri Lanka.

England just beat us by a small margin. If they can do the same to New Zealand, then we jus have to beat Sri Lanka as bad as New Zealand did. And New Zealand didn’t post a high total and still won by 61 runs.

Eng win this. We got post a 190 or so total against Sri Lanka and bottle them out for sub 130. Honestly can see it happening doesn’t feel too far fetched.

 

[CricVet]

Half the job done by these 2. Double it and Eng wins it easy!

 

[Hikaru]

Brooks being reckless, it's time to consolidate brotha

 

[RidiculousMan]

If Eng chase this with 3 overs to spare , unlikely though , then Pak need to beat SL by 20+ runs

Win or lose, with New Zealand you know they make you drag the play and work hard for every run

 

[KingKhanWC]

Harry Brook naam hai. Pehle aap remember kar lo.

Aunti ji Harry is Henry but Brooks is just his accent , forgive him.

 

[Justcrazy]

Santher back after power play , now will be crucial stage, next 6 - 7 overs

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If Eng chases in 12 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 20 runs

If Eng chases in 15 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 40 runs

If Eng chases in 19 overs, Pakistan needs to win by 70 runs

If england lose and Pakistan lose what is the chances of Pakistan qualifying

 

[Asif321]

Harry Babar keeping Pakistan alive

 

[Justcrazy]

Three from first over after power play.

Kiwis need to put pressure here and force error.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Great commitment by Santy bhai.

He threw himself to save a single like it was a lush green kiwi ground but alas it was Sri Lankan ground and there’s dirt all over his uniform. It’s a mark of commitment though. Wear it with pride:

 

[Human786]

50/3

 

[Cover Drive Six]

What is the equation, and by when should England finish this chase to give Pakistan an advantage?

 

[prash88]

Brook gone.. so are Pakistan's hopes in the tournament

 

[IAJ]

Brook gone!

 

[Justcrazy]

O U T

big wicket for Kiws ... Brook gone

 

[CricVet]

Brook leaves!

 

[Bhaijaan]

OUT

Big big wicket

Brooks is out

Omg

This is a huge blow to my cousins!

 

[Asif321]

Spin the test

 

[ads101]

Ah unfortunate

 

[batandballbattle]

chalo jee start packing your bags again pk players

 

[RidiculousMan]

Failure on a spin track for Mr. Captain. Let the dominos fall now

 

[KingKhanWC]

Not today Harry . Get some rest for the semis.

 

[Vikram1989]

Pak can book the return tickets with confidence now

 

[shah9425]

Sad

 

[Bhaijaan]

Harry Brook naam hai. Pehle aap remember kar lo.

Ok I get it now.

Btw Harry is a great name. I used to read and watch Harry Potter movies and also one of my school friends name was Harry, although his real name was Hargobind.

 

[Major]

The most talented batsman in world cricket by far. Henry Brooks. Remember the name .

Henry brooks?

 

[sweep_shot]

Brook is out.

51/3.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Three from first over after power play.

Kiwis need to put pressure here and force error.

They just did.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Henry brooks?

I already corrected myself thanks to Gormint Aunty

 

[Major]

Ok I get it now.

Btw Harry is a great name. I used to read and watch Harry Potter movies and also one of my school friends name was Harry, although his real name was Hargobind.

U said u would retire on 69k, why u took a uturn

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Responsible wife would hold it in till tournament is over

what i meant was NZ are professional cricketers but not emotional enough to prefer it over family or Desh like Asians. For Example Rinku Singh chose to be with team while his father was on Ventilator

 

[Josh]

O U T

big wicket for Kiws ... Brook gone

For Pakistan too bro ..indeed big wicket ..but England bat deep

 

[Asif321]

SA will be hammering lions in semis

 

[IAJ]

Kiwis always reach semis in tournaments

 

[Bhaijaan]

U said u would retire on 69k, why u took a uturn

Ask @gazza619 and @DeadlyVenom who asked me to take back retirement for the sake of the forum’s atmosphere and long lasting brotherhood. I took it back in their honour and not for myself. I’m not selfish and these post counts means nothing to me.

 

[IAJ]

Lovely shot

 

[Savak]

England's chances are gone with Brook's dismissal. They would have lost the last game had it not been for him.

 

[Josh]

U said u would retire on 69k, why u took a uturn

I think he is here to guide the forum and maintain the bhaichara ..in aftermath of May 25 clashes

 

[KingKhanWC]

England's chances are gone with Brook's dismissal. They would have lost the last game had it not been for him.

Great opportunity to get other batters in form for semi and final

 

[ads101]

Hope of a big win is gone. But a close one is still on. Still 50:50 on who’s winning so far.

 

[sweep_shot]

Stadium is almost empty.

Kiwi fans and English fans do not care much about this I guess. No Barmy army.

 

[Human786]

50/3

58/4

 

[sweep_shot]

Bethell is out.

58/4.

 

[IAJ]

Morgan was a good batter, but an awful biased commentator. He thinks he is still captaining the side.