England and New Zealand locked horns in Match 28 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Amelia Kerr (42) and Isabella Gaze (28) gave New Zealand the perfect start with a 70-run opening stand.
Sophie Devine struck three sixes in a quickfire 30, while Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green and Suzie Bates guided New Zealand to 163/6.
Dani Gibson led England's bowling with 2/30, pulling things back after New Zealand's flying start.
England lost Amy Jones early, but Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley took complete control of the chase.
Wyatt-Hodge (89 off 53*) and Dunkley (49 off 38*) stitched a record 128-run unbeaten stand to seal the chase.
England cruised to a nine-wicket win, finishing the league stage unbeaten and carrying perfect momentum into the semi-finals.