In the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan faces a crucial moment following a two-wicket loss to England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. England’s captain Harry Brook scored a remarkable century, securing England’s spot in the semi-finals and putting Pakistan’s chances of advancing in jeopardy.
With just one point from two matches—thanks to a rain-affected game against New Zealand—Pakistan’s path to the semi-finals is no longer in their hands. As the Super 8 stage of Group 2 progresses, every run scored and weather condition is significant.
Super 8 Standings of Group 2 in T20 World Cup 2026
The current standings show a clear gap between the top team and the others. England leads the group, while New Zealand, Pakistan, and co-hosts Sri Lanka are competing for the other semi-final spot.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 Table
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
| 1 | England (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.491 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.550 |
England’s strong Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.491 makes them hard to catch, while Pakistan’s negative NRR of -0.461 is concerning, especially if teams end up with equal points.
How Pakistan Can Reach the T20 World Cup Semi-Finals After Losing to England
Pakistan’s path is clear: they must win their last match against Sri Lanka on February 28. A victory would give them three points, but they would also need certain outcomes in the other matches: New Zealand versus Sri Lanka on February 25 and New Zealand versus England on February 27.
Case 1: Best Scenario
If New Zealand loses both of their next games, and England beats them while Sri Lanka defeats New Zealand, Pakistan could settle in second place with 3 points, followed by Sri Lanka with 2 points and New Zealand with 1 point.
Case 2: NRR Battle
If New Zealand wins one match (like against Sri Lanka) but loses to England, they would have 3 points, tied with Pakistan if they win against Sri Lanka. In that scenario, Pakistan would need to win by a large margin to improve their NRR.
Case 3: Rain Chaos
If the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is rained out, Pakistan will end with 2 points. They could still qualify if New Zealand loses to England and their own match is also abandoned. This would result in a three-way tie at 2 points, with the team having a better NRR advancing.
In summary, Pakistan needs to secure a solid win in Kandy and rely on favorable outcomes in other matches.
