Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips covers his head in frustration during their loss to England. England, who had already qualified for next week's semi-finals, topped Group Two by winning all three of their games. They added 48 runs for the third wicket before Brook, fresh from his brilliant hundred against Pakistan, fell for 26 trying to hit Phillips over long off. Tom Banton and Sam Curran kept England in the game with a solid partnership before the latter holed out. Rehan (19) and Jacks hit Phillips for a six each to pick up 22 runs from the 18th over and they closed out the victory with ease.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2026 01:50 UTC