The Super 8 fixture between England and New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be staged at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 27, 2026. England arrive with momentum while New Zealand look to confirm their qualification in the semi-finals of the tournament. England won their last outing by 2 wickets against Pakistan, in which captain Harry Brook produced a match-winning century to take his side home in a pressure scenario.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8
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New Zealand, meanwhile, came back strongly after a rain-affected match earlier in the Super 8 stage, registering a win over Sri Lanka, where skipper Mitchell Santner played a crucial counterattacking knock, along with all-round support from Rachin Ravindra. The Kiwis will need to win this encounter to secure their place in the semi-final without relying on net run rate.
Inform all-rounders Will Jacks and Rachin Ravindra emerge as the best captaincy options as per our ENG vs NZ Dream11 team prediction, while Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips can be considered for vice-captaincy in fantasy combinations.
England vs New Zealand Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs New Zealand, Super 8, 49th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 27th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | England vs New Zealand Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | England | 100 Runs |
| Liam Dawson | England | 3 Wickets |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 47 Runs |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 4 Wickets |
ENG vs NZ Toss Prediction
At the R. Premadasa Stadium, the toss could influence the outcome of Match 49 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. England captain Harry Brook might make the correct call at the toss, and batting first is expected to be the preferred strategy for this ENG vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match. Five of the six T20 World Cup games played here have ended in victories for the side that set the target.
Record of Chasing Teams at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 16.6% |
ENG vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)
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| England Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Philip Salt | Finn Allen |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Tim Seifert (wk) |
| Harry Brook (c) | Rachin Ravindra |
| Jacob Bethell | Daryl Mitchell |
| Tom Banton | Glenn Phillips |
| Sam Curran | Mark Chapman |
| Will Jacks | Mitchell Santner(c) |
| Jamie Overton | Cole McConchie |
| Liam Dawson | Matt Henry |
| Jofra Archer | Lockie Ferguson |
| Adil Rashid | Ish Sodhi |
ENG vs NZ Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Harry Brook and Tim Seifert |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jofra Archer and Rachin Ravindra |
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ENG vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Will Jacks and Rachin Ravindra |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips |
Top Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | England | Bowler |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | Allrounder |
Budget Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batsman |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | Batsman |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: J Buttler(vc), T Seifert
- Batters: H Brook, R Ravindra
- All-rounders: S Curran, G Phillips, M Santner, W Jacks(c), J Overton
- Bowlers: A Rashid, M Henry
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: F Allen, P Salt
- Batters: H Brook, J Bethell, R Ravindra(c)
- All-rounders: G Phillips(vc), M Santner, W Jacks, L Dawson
- Bowlers: J Archer, L Ferguson
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs NZ based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (Super 8) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| J Neesham | 7.5 |
| R Ahmed | 6.5 |
ENG vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Temperature | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 runs |
ENG vs NZ H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England (ENG) | 17 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 10 |
| No Result | 03 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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