Overview:
While England hold the edge based on recent form, Pakistan’s unpredictability could still make it a close contest.
England and Pakistan are set for a Super Eight clash in Match 45 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 24.
England are riding high on confidence after a comprehensive 51-run triumph over Sri Lanka. Despite posting 146/9, with Phil Salt contributing 62, their bowlers turned the match in their favour. Will Jacks’ 3/22 and Jofra Archer’s early strikes left Sri Lanka in disarray, collapsing to 34/5 in the powerplay. They were ultimately bowled out for just 95 in 16.4 overs. England’s clinical effort not only handed them two vital points but also boosted their net run rate.
Pakistan‘s Super Eight journey began on a frustrating note, with their match against New Zealand in Colombo washed out due to persistent rain. Both sides took one point each, and Pakistan will now look to find their rhythm in the second game of the competition.
ENG vs PAK Match Details
| Fixture | ENG vs PAK: 45th Match, T20World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 24th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
ENG vs PAK head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | ENG | PAK | No Result |
| 31 | 21 | 9 | 1 |
Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is good batters, with scores of over 150 often seen in T20 matches. The pitch provides good pace and bounce, allowing the batters to play their strokes confidently once they get settled. Bowlers, however, will need to stick to disciplined lines and lengths, as any lapses are likely to be punished. While pacers may find some early assistance, the overall conditions generally favour the batters.
ENG vs PAK Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan will be Pakistan’s key man for the England fixture. He’s amassed 220 runs in four outings, striking at 164.17 while averaging 73.33. With a century and a fifty already in this campaign, the opener has looked fluent and will back himself to keep the run-flow going.
Key bowler to watch out for: Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid will be a key player for England in their upcoming match. The seasoned spinner has been in excellent form, bagging eight wickets in five games. He currently leads his team’s wicket-taking charts in this edition.
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
England come into the match with strong momentum, thanks to solid performances in both batting and bowling. Pakistan, however, had a tough start to the Super Eight, with inconsistent form and a washout impacting them. While England hold the edge based on recent form, Pakistan’s unpredictability could still make it a close contest.
ENG vs PAK Probable XIs
England: Philip Salt, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Salman Mirza, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Tariq