T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s century guides England to thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan
Harry Brook anchored the chase with a brilliant 100 off 51 balls, rescuing England after early setbacks.
England and Pakistan will lock horns in a crucial Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The match holds huge significance for both sides, with England eyeing a semi-final berth and Pakistan facing a must-win scenario.
England have looked clinical in the Super 8 stage so far. They began their campaign with a dominant 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, which boosted their net run rate and placed them at the top of Group 2. The 2022 champions also enjoy familiarity with Pallekele conditions, having recently completed a clean sweep in a three-match T20I series at the venue.
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With a balanced squad featuring power hitters and quality spinners, England will be confident of securing another win that could all but confirm their semi-final spot.
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Pakistan, on the other hand, are under immense pressure. Their opening Super 8 match against New Zealand was washed out, leaving them with just one point. As a result, Pakistan effectively face a must-win encounter to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Despite the pressure, Pakistan have several match-winners in their squad and will be eager to exploit the spin-friendly conditions in Pallekele.
England vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup: Match Details
Match: England vs Pakistan, Super 8 Group 2, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 24, 2026
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
What is the toss time for the England vs Pakistan match?
The toss for the England vs Pakistan Super 8 match is scheduled to take place at 6:30 pm IST, and play will start at 7 pm.
England vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details
Where to watch England vs Pakistan match live on TV?
The England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch England vs Pakistan match live on TV?
The England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will be live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
How to watch England vs Pakistan live in other regions
United Kingdom
- TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
- Live Streaming: Sky Go and NOW TV
Pakistan
- TV Broadcast: PTV Sports
- Live Streaming: PTV Sports digital platforms and Daraz Live
Australia
- TV Broadcast: Fox Sports
- Live Streaming: Kayo Sports
New Zealand
- TV Broadcast: Sky Sport NZ
- Live Streaming: Sky Go NZ
United States & Canada
- TV Broadcast: Willow TV
- Live Streaming: Willow Xtra and Willow online streaming platforms
South Africa
- TV Broadcast: SuperSport
- Live Streaming: SuperSport app and website
Sri Lanka
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports / local ICC broadcast partners
- Live Streaming: ICC official digital platforms (region-dependent)
Rest of the World
- Live Streaming: ICC official website and digital platforms in select regions
Key Match Factors: Spin vs Power
The Pallekele pitch is expected to favour spin bowling, making it a tactical battle between England’s disciplined attack and Pakistan’s varied spin arsenal.
England spinners: Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed
Pakistan spinners: Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Tariq
England vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup: Head-to-Head Record
Total T20Is: 31
England wins: 21
Pakistan wins: 9
No Result: 1
England have also won all three previous T20 World Cup meetings, including the 2022 final.
England vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup: Probable Playing XIs
England:
Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed.
Pakistan:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
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