Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights

New Zealand, who need a win to guarantee a semi-final slot, won the toss and elected to bat against already qualified England and started well, reaching 53-0 in six overs. But England, who brought in an extra spinner in Rehan Ahmed to replace seamer Jamie Overton, regained control as captain Harry Brook employed five slow bowlers. The 2010 and 2022 champions had never bowled so many overs of spin before in a T20 international and, on a turning pitch, tied down the New Zealand batsmen. Will Jacks returned the best figures with 2-23...