pakistan vs england

England Edges Pakistan in Thrilling T20 World Cup Super 8 Clash In a gripping Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026, England secured a narrow 2-wicket victory over Pakistan, booking their place in the semifinals. The star of the game was Harry Brook, whose electrifying century of 100 runs off just 51 balls anchored England’s successful chase of Pakistan’s 164-run total.

Pakistan set a competitive target of 164 for 9 in their 20 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan leading the charge by scoring 63 runs off 45 balls. Babar Azam chipped in with 25 runs, but Pakistan’s middle order struggled to build on this foundation. On the bowling front, Liam Dawson was impressive for England, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs, while Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton contributed with two wickets each. England’s chase was tense from the start. Shaheen Afridi made an early impact by dismissing Phil Salt for a duck, and Jofra Archer took key wickets to put the pressure on the English side. However, Harry Brook’s brilliant century kept England in the hunt, supported by a quick 16 off 6 balls from Sam Curran towards the end. Shadab Khan’s late surge of 23 runs off 11 balls added excitement, but England held their nerve and reached 166 for 8 in 19.1 overs, winning with five balls to spare. This thrilling match showcased intense moments and brilliant individual performances, with Harry Brook’s innings standing out as the decisive factor that propelled England into the semifinals.