England vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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NZ
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
ENG at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Harry Brook
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Liam Dawson
9 wkts
NZ at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Brendon McCullum
212 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tim Southee
12 wkts
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England
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | lbw b Steven Finn | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Rob Nicol | c Jonny Bairstow b Graeme Swann | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | c Luke Wright b Steven Finn | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Kane Williamson | c Craig Kieswetter b Danny Briggs | 17 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 73.91 |
| Ross Taylor (c) | c Alex Hales b Steven Finn | 22 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 95.65 |
| James Franklin | run out (Jonny Bairstow) | 50 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 151.52 |
| Nathan McCullum | not out | 16* | 10 | 0 | 2 | 160 |
| Doug Bracewell | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Briggs | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Finn | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Bresnan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Graeme Swann | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Broad (c) | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 2 | 1 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Kieswetter (wk) | b Daniel Vettori | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Alex Hales | b Nathan McCullum | 22 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 146.67 |
| Luke Wright | c Ross Taylor b Doug Bracewell | 76 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 176.74 |
| Eoin Morgan | c Doug Bracewell b Kyle Mills | 30 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 96.77 |
| Jos Buttler | not out | 5* | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Jonny Bairstow | not out | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mills | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Bracewell | 0.5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan McCullum | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rob Nicol | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 1 | 0 |
| James Franklin | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Steven Finn
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Luke Wright
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
James Franklin
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Graeme Swann
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Kyle Mills
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Alex Hales
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Danny Briggs
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Rob Nicol
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Tim Bresnan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Jonny Bairstow
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Stuart Broad
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Craig Kieswetter
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Doug Bracewell
NZ
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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England vs New Zealand: who played
England won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2012 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 29 September 2012. Luke Wright top-scored with 76 off 43 balls and Steven Finn took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs New Zealand?
England XI: Craig Kieswetter (wk), Alex Hales, Luke Wright, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad (c), Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, Danny Briggs. New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Rob Nicol, Brendon McCullum (wk), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor (c), James Franklin, Nathan McCullum, Doug Bracewell, Kyle Mills, Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee.
Who won England vs New Zealand?
England won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).
When and where was England vs New Zealand played?
England vs New Zealand was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Saturday 29 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in England vs New Zealand?
England scored 149/4 in 18.5 overs. New Zealand scored 148/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs New Zealand?
Steven Finn was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs New Zealand?
Luke Wright top-scored with 76 off 43 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs New Zealand?
Steven Finn took 3/16 in 4 overs.