T20 World Cup: England’s comeback win against NZ opens door for Pakistan

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when they lost to England by four wickets yesterday leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when they reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed got England over the finish line with three balls remaining in a thriller.