England has secured a gripping four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, according to a report by the BBC.
The match, played in Colombo, saw England overcome a challenging target of 159-7 set by New Zealand, with Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed playing crucial roles in the win.
Jacks and Ahmed combined for a stand of 44 runs in 16 balls, with Ahmed striking a huge straight six and Jacks cracking one of his own, following with two more fours.
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However, in the context of the match, England's bowling performance was notable, with the team dragging New Zealand back to 159-7, and Jacks and Ahmed taking two wickets each.
Harry Brook's side showed impressive versatility by bowling 16 overs of spin, the most they have ever sent down in a T20, with all seven dismissals falling to the slow bowlers.
Investigation and Aftermath
The win means England will almost certainly play in Thursday's second semi-final in Mumbai, and they will travel having come through a series of tight finishes to this point.
New Zealand are in second place but could be pipped to a semi-final spot by Pakistan, if they secure a big win over already-eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Scorecard and Statistics
England's score was 161-6 (19.3 overs), with Banton scoring 33 (24), Jacks 32* (18), and Ahmed unbeaten on 19 from seven balls.
The full scorecard can be found on the BBC Sport website.
