England vs Pakistan Result – T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8

Score Summary

Result: 🇬🇧 England won by 2 wickets
Format: T20I — ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Toss: Pakistan won toss, chose to bat

Pakistan — 164/9 (20 overs)

• Sahibzada Farhan — 63
• Fakhar Zaman — 25
• Shadab Khan — 23
• Liam Dawson — 3 wickets
• Archer & Overton — 2 wickets each

England — 166/8 (19.1 overs)

• Harry Brook — 100 (51 balls)
• Will Jacks — 28
• Sam Curran — 16
• Shaheen Afridi — 4 wickets

Player of the Match: 🏆 Harry Brook

Match Narrative

Pakistan’s innings — steady but short of par

Pakistan started cautiously after choosing to bat.
Farhan anchored the innings with a fluent half-century, while Fakhar and Shadab added useful runs.

However, England kept striking at key moments.
Liam Dawson’s three wickets in the middle overs slowed Pakistan’s momentum and restricted them to 164/9, a competitive but not dominant total.

England’s chase — early collapse, Brook masterclass

England’s chase began badly.
Shaheen Afridi ripped through the top order, leaving England struggling at 35/3.

Then came the defining moment of the match.

Captain Harry Brook, promoted to No.3, counter-attacked brilliantly.
He smashed a sensational 100 off 51 balls, turning a shaky chase into a controlled pursuit. 

Even after Brook fell late, England held their nerve.
Jofra Archer struck the winning boundary with five balls remaining to seal the victory.

Top Performers & Impact

Batting Hero:

Harry Brook (ENG)

• 100 runs off 51 balls
• First T20 World Cup century as England captain
• Completely changed the momentum of the chase

Pakistan Star:

Shaheen Afridi (PAK)

• 4 wickets
• Destroyed England’s top order
• Nearly pulled off a match-winning spell

Bowling Impact:

Liam Dawson (ENG)

• Key role in keeping Pakistan below 170
• 3 wickets
• Controlled middle overs

Key Moments Timeline

• Pakistan choose to bat after winning toss
• Farhan’s fifty stabilizes Pakistan
• Dawson removes middle order to restrict score
• Shaheen destroys England’s top order
• Brook’s counter-attack shifts momentum
• Brook century reached in 50 balls
• Brook dismissed with England close
• Archer hits winning boundary

Records & Milestones

• Brook scored his first T20I century
• First England captain to score a WC T20 hundred
• England confirmed semi-final qualification with this win
• Pakistan’s qualification chances dropped sharply

Sources: Reuters, match reports, official scorecards  

What This Means Next

England

• Qualified for semifinals
• Momentum boost ahead of knockout stage

Pakistan

• Now dependent on other results and NRR
• Must win remaining matches to stay alive

Sources: tournament standings coverage

FAQs

Who won ENG vs PAK on 24 Feb 2026?
England won by 2 wickets.

Who was Player of the Match?
Harry Brook for his match-winning century.

What was Pakistan’s score?
164/9 in 20 overs.

Did England qualify for semifinals?
Yes, this win secured qualification.

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