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02/27 11:36 CST England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last chance to
reach T20 World Cup semis
England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last chance to reach T20 World
Cup semis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) --- New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup
semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving
Pakistan a last chance to qualify.
New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced
England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Will Jacks
and Rehan Ahmed got England over the finish line with three balls remaining in
a thriller.
"Would have made our lives easier if we won," New Zealand captain Mitch Santner
said. "We played a pretty good game. Credit to England. Jacks and Rehan with
the finishing touches, it was a good bit of batting."
The odds still favor New Zealand going through from the Super Eights but
Pakistan has a last-ditch chance on Saturday against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Pakistan has to beat Sri Lanka by 64 runs or chase down the tournament co-host
in 13.1 overs.
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