Harry Brook’s impressive performance led England to a 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
The match was intense, with both teams competing fiercely until the end.
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha elected to bat first on a great pitch at Pallekele. Opener Sahibzada Farhan made a solid start, scoring 63 off 45 balls, but his partner Saim Ayub fell for just 7 runs. Salman Agha was dismissed shortly after, scoring only 5 runs.
Babar Azam helped stabilize the innings alongside Farhan, but he was out for 25 runs. Contributions from Fakhar Zaman (25) and Shadab Khan (23) helped the team total 164 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Liam Dawson was the standout bowler for England, taking 3 wickets, while Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer each took 2 wickets to limit Pakistan’s score.
England’s chase began poorly with Shaheen Afridi striking early, dismissing Phil Salt on his first delivery and then getting Jos Buttler in his next over.
Afridi finished with impressive figures of 4 for 30 in his four overs. Mohammad Nawaz (2 for 26) and Usman Tariq (2 for 31) also made significant contributions.
Full Scorecard – Pakistan vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 24
England 166 for 8 (Brook 100, Afridi 4-30) beat Pakistan 164 for 9 (Farhan 63, Dawson 3-24) by two wickets.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
With this win, England became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan by 2 wickets in their second Super 8 match.
Sahibzada Farhan stood out for Pakistan, scoring 63 off 45 balls. Liam Dawson was the leading wicket-taker for England with 3 for 24.
Despite the early wickets taken by Shaheen Afridi, Harry Brook’s remarkable innings, supported by Sam Curran and Will Jacks, secured the victory.
Player of the Match
Harry Brook received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding 100 off 51 balls.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
England’s consecutive wins in the Super 8 have clinched them a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
This loss leaves Pakistan with only 1 point, as their previous match against New Zealand was rained out. They must win their next match against Sri Lanka and hope for favorable outcomes in other matches.
FAQs – Yesterday’s Pakistan vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s Pakistan vs England match?
A1: England won by 2 wickets on February 24, 2026.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Harry Brook earned the Player of the Match title for his century (100 off 51 balls).
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: England 166 for 8 (Brook 100, Afridi 4-30) defeated Pakistan 164 for 9 (Farhan 63, Dawson 3-24).
Q4: What’s the next fixture for Pakistan and England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8?
A4: Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on February 28 in Pallekele, while England will play against New Zealand on February 27 in Colombo.
