• England 161-6 beat New Zealand 159-7 by four wickets

• Late flurry of runs from all-rounders proves crucial

A game dominated by spin and played on a turning wicket was decided in the space of a few minutes and by a decisive, savage twist. Just as it looked as if England’s progress through this World Cup was the only thing that was destined to stay on a familiar, predictable path Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks thrashed 22 off the 18th over of their innings and turned the game, and the group, in their team’s favour.

The over, bowled by Glenn Phillips, started with England needing an improbable 41 off 18 balls and ended with 21 required off 12. Rehan started the next with a reverse-sweep for four and ended it by smearing over long-off for six, and suddenly England needed five off the last. It took them three balls, with victory in the end secured by four wickets.