England take on New Zealand this Friday, in their last game of the T20 World Cup Super 8s, and we’ve got the best value bets for an intriguing clash in Colombo.
It’s been a strange tournament so far for England, who have been sub-par for most of it. They’ve won five out of their six games, with their only defeat against the West Indies in the second game of Group C.
But they’ve been way below the levels they set to win this competition back in 2022, relying on individual performances, mainly with the bat, to get them through. They face a New Zealand side on Friday that will be frustrated to have been washed out in their opening Super 8s game against Pakistan, but looked good in their 61-run win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday, with the only blot on their resume being a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa.
Latest England vs New Zealand Betting Odds
England vs New Zealand Betting Tips
BetMGM, one of the best online bookies are the top price for our England vs New Zealand betting tips. We’ve got three good singles, but if you’re feeling confident, you can wrap them as a treble and get a huge 40/1 as your payoff.
| Market | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Top England Batter | Harry Brook | 9/2 |
| Top New Zealand Bowler | Matt Henry | 7/2 |
| Most Fours | New Zealand | 6/5 |
| Total Odds | 40/1 |
*Odds correct at 11:00 GMT on 26/02/2026. Odds subject to change.
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Bet 1: Top England Batsman – Harry Brook
The shift to number three paid the highest dividends on Tuesday as Harry Brook’s match-winning hundred – his first in T20Is – proved just enough to see England over the line against Pakistan.
He is, without a doubt, an incredible talent, and his average of over 30 in T20Is highlights just how good he is. What’s been most impressive, however, has been his ability to take the role of captaincy in his stride, and he’s already a player that the team clearly respects and trusts.
Odds of 9/2 for the top England batsmen is a big price here. He batted nicely against New Zealand at the back end of 2025, with a brutal 78 from just 35 balls in the second game in Christchurch, helping England to a monster 236/4 and a comfortable 65-run victory. We’re backing more of the same on Friday in Colombo.
Bet 2: Top New Zealand Bowler – Matt Henry
Aside from Rachin Ravindra’s superb 4/27 against Sri Lanka, Matt Henry has been the pick of the bowlers for the Black Caps. His six wickets at an average of 22 probably doesn’t tell the full story here, as he’s had some unbelievable spells, not least his opening burst of 2/3, also against Sri Lanka.
The bowling attack will be cause for concern for England. They’ve struggled with the bat and had to rely on individual performances to get them out of trouble in almost all their T20 World Cup games so far.
Anytime we can confidently back opening bowlers who are on form and around Henry’s 7/2 mark always feels like a +EV bet. It wouldn’t be shocking to see England’s top order stutter once again, and Henry will be first in line to feast on their inconsistencies.
Bet 3: New Zealand to Score Most Fours
Our final bet takes us into the boundaries market, and more specifically, which team will score the most fours. England have racked up 74 in six innings so far, averaging 12.33 per innings. They’re priced at 10/11 for the most fours.
New Zealand have scored 78 in five innings (One no result against Pakistan), averaging 15.6 per innings. There’s an obvious, clear distinction that New Zealand averages more fours here, and it’s got a lot to do with the types of players in the team.
Players like Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and Glenn Phillips aren’t your typical destructive T20 players, clearing the rope at every opportunity. They still all strike at 160+, but they take fewer risks than a Jos Butler, Phil Salt or even Harry Brook, to some extent, opting to keep it on the ground rather than going airborne.
The best cricket betting sites have the market almost as a coin flip, but we think New Zealand have a significant enough edge at 6/5 to make this bet work.
