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T20 WC: First T20I fifty ‘long time coming’, says Jacks after POTM show powers England into Super Ei

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Will Jacks Says Maiden T20I Fifty ‘Long Time Coming’ After Guiding England into Super Eights

By IANS News February 16, 2026 • 20:58 PM View: 85

England all-rounder Will Jacks said his maiden T20I half-century was ‘long time coming’ after delivering a match-winning performance to guide his side into the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with victory over Italy in their Group C clash at the Eden Gardens.

“We spoke about the last few games, keeping our intent up. I think we've been a little bit static at times and we understood it was a very good surface and we know this is incredibly fast scoring ground. So you never know, batting first, what is enough. So that was the intent the whole way through,” Jacks said during the post-match presentation after being named Player of the Match.

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