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New Zealand elects to bat after winning toss vs England

February 27, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat first in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss at R. Premadasa Stadium and elected to bat first in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England. A victory would secure New Zealand the second semifinal spot from Group 2.

England, already qualified after beating Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will face a win to keep Pakistan’s slim semifinal hopes alive. South Africa has also qualified from Group 1, while the remaining spot will be decided by the India‑West Indies game.

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