England beat Pakistan by two wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilFebruary 24, 2026 at 06:28 PM

England beat Pakistan by two wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals

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England defeated Pakistan by two wickets in their Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup on February 24, 2026, securing a spot in the semifinals. Captain Harry Brook's century led England to successfully chase Pakistan's target of 165 runs in 19.1 overs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. Brook and Will Jacks formed a crucial 52-run partnership. Despite a shaky start with early wickets taken by Shaheen Shah Afridi, England managed to recover and win. With this victory, England advances to the knockout stage with four points, while Pakistan's chances of progressing are now slim.

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Usman Tariq 30% Tom Banton 30% Jacob Bethell 30% Usman Khan 40% Jos Buttler 40% Will Jacks 50% Phil Salt 50% Shaheen Shah Afridi ×360% Harry Brook 70% T20 World Cup ×280% Pakistan ×790% England ×690%

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t20 world cup 100% england 90% pakistan 90% semifinals 80% cricket 70% harry brook 70% run chase 60% wicket 50% super eight 50% century 40%

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