NZ vs Eng Super 8 Live: Seifert, Allen, Phillips Propel New Zealand to 159/7

New Zealand’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen dominated early, racing to 54/0 in six overs during the powerplay. Seifert scored 27 off 25 balls while Allen contributed 26, showcasing New Zealand top-order batting prowess and minimizing extras.

The first wicket fell at 64 when Seifert was dismissed for 35. Allen followed soon after for 29, and Rachin Ravindra added 11 before falling at 97 in 11.1 overs. Glenn Phillips then anchored the innings, scoring 39 off 28 balls, with Mark Chapman adding 15 to keep the momentum.

In the final overs, Daryl Mitchell (3), Cole McConchie (14), and Mitchell Santner (9 not out) accelerated the scoring, pushing New Zealand to 159/7 in their full 20 overs. Spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed claimed two wickets each, with Will Jacks also picking up two.

This innings highlighted the strength of New Zealand top-order batting, giving them a solid total to defend in the NZ vs Eng Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026.