Pakistan Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: Harry Brook And Co Register 2-Wicket Win

Led by a captain’s masterclass, England became the first team to secure a semi-final berth in the 2026 T20 World Cup after a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan in Pallekele. Chasing 165, the Three Lions overcame a ferocious opening spell from Shaheen Afridi, who dismissed both openers cheaply but thanks to Harry Brook’s breathtaking 50-ball century. England sealed their berth in the semis. Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s 63 had guided Pakistan to 164/9, a total that seemed defendable when Mohammad Nawaz sparked a late-innings wobble. However, Jofra Archer kept his cool to strike the winning boundary in the final over, sealing a historic victory. Catch some of the best pictures from the match.

Updated on: 24 February 2026 11:18 pm

Published at: 24 February 2026 7:26 pm

England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Harry Brook

England's captain Harry Brook celebrates his century during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England and Pakistan players arrive for their national anthem before the start of their T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Sahibzada Farhan

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Jofra Archer

England's Jofra Archer reacts after a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Saim Ayub

Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Saim Ayub leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Jamie Overton

England's Jamie Overton takes the catch to get Pakistan's captain Salman Ali Agha during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Babar Azam

Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Babar Azam leaves the ground after losing his wicket as England's Jamie Overton, left, celebrates with teammates during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's Jamie Overton celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Liam Dawson

England's Liam Dawson celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's captain Harry Brook reacts after dropping a catch during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Usman Khan

Pakistan's Usman Khan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hits a six during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates the wicket of England's Phil Salt during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Phil Salt

England's Phil Salt leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates the wicket of England's Jos Buttler during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Usman Tariq

Pakistan's Usman Tariq drops a catch of England's Jacob Bethell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan takes the catch to get England's Jacob Bethell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's captain Harry Brook plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Usman Tariq, centre, celebrates the wicket of England's Tom Banton during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's captain Harry Brook celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's captain Harry Brook plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Pakistan's Usman Tariq celebrates the wicket of England's Sam Curran during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Harry Brook, and Will Jacks

England's captain Harry Brook, left, and Will Jacks celebrate during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England's captain Harry Brook celebrates his century during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Cricket super 8 match-Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson

England's Jofra Archer, left, and Liam Dawson shake hands after winning the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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