Ian Smith breaks down England's heist against New Zealand and what the Black Caps need to make the semi-final

Ian Smith breaks down England's heist against New Zealand and what the Black Caps need to make the semi-final

February 27, 2026 · 7 min

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Ian Smith discusses England's dramatic victory over New Zealand and the Black Caps' chances of reaching the semi-finals.

England pulled off a heist of epic proportions against New Zealand in Colombo to finish on top of Group 2 in the Men's T20 World Cup Super 8. ICC Digital Insider Crystal Arnold and the inimitable Ian Smith look back at the match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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