In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand, England emerged victorious by four wickets at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

Having put to chase a target of 160 runs, the "Three Lions" scored 161 runs for the loss of six wickets in 19.3 overs. Opening the innings, Phil Salt scored two runs in four balls. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler was dismissed on a two-ball duck.