T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand keeping Pakistan’s slender hopes alive

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept…

27 Feb, 17:44 — 27 Feb, 18:03

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This story is significant within the context of the ongoing T20 World Cup, an international cricket tournament where teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals. England's victory over New Zealand had crucial implications, preventing New Zealand from securing an immediate semi-final berth and, more notably, extending a lifeline to Pakistan's otherwise slim chances of advancing in the tournament.

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Rehan AhmedEngland cricketer Will JacksEngland cricketer EnglandWinning cricket team New ZealandLosing cricket team PakistanCricket team whose hopes were affected T20 World CupInternational cricket tournament ColomboMatch location

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First report: Dawn · 27 Feb, 17:44|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 18m|Window: 18m

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