The stakes could not have been higher as two giants of the cricketing world clashed in their hearts. Sri Lanka. Englandyouth aggression led by Harry Brookethe hosts come into this match with considerable momentum after a clinical 51-run win over Sri Lanka. Super 8 the opener. A win on Tuesday would see them through to the semi-finals.
Pakistanunder his captaincy Salman Ali Aghathey find themselves in a more dangerous situation. Against their opening Super 8 fixture New Zealand was abandoned due to rain, leaving them with just one point. Coming under the pressure of a must-win scenario, the Men in Green will be desperate to break their last title against the English, having lost their last five T20I encounters against them.
PAK vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 24 (Tuesday); 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT / 18:30 local
- Location: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
PAK vs ENG Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 30 | Pakistan won: 09 | England won: 20 | No Results/Closed: 1
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a classically balanced T20 track that favors early batsmen. With a solid base and reliable bounce, the Powerplay offers the best chance to score high before the pitch slows down and gets a bit sticky. As the match progresses, spinners and change-of-pace bowlers are likely to find more grip, making it important to gather in the middle. Evening humidity around 80% and cool conditions could help with an early swing, while a high chance of rain could leave the humidity outside. Historically, a first shot score between 165-170 is competitive here.
Teams:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fahim Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
England: Philip SaltJos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tong, Rehan Ahmed
PAK vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 Overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 160-175
Case 2:
- England wins the toss first
- England Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 Overs)
- England’s total score: 180-195
Match Result: England will win the competition.
