Rehan Ahmed helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in a T20 World Cup thriller, hitting two sixes in a 22-run innings to seal victory with two balls left.

Rehan Ahmed played a pivotal role in England's 168-run chase against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, hitting 22 off 14 balls including two sixes to secure a four-wicket win with two balls remaining. His late surge came after a middle-order collapse, stabilizing the innings following early losses. Ahmed, a 21-year-old leg-spinner, had earlier taken a wicket on his debut, contributing to England’s spin-heavy strategy that saw 16 overs bowled by spinners. The win kept England’s campaign alive in the Super Eight stage, while the result influenced standings, with Pakistan’s chances depending on other outcomes. New Zealand had posted 159-7, powered by Rachin Ravindra’s 4-27 and Mitch Santner’s 47, but couldn’t hold on after a key wicket in the final over.