New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- England defeated Pakistan by 2 wickets in a nail-biting encounter Super 8 clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (February 24) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This victory propelled England, led by captain Harry Brook, to become the first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to post a competitive score on a tricky surface. Openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan aimed to provide a steady start, but England struck early in the third over when Jofra Archer dismissed Ayub. Babar Azam contributed 25, while Fakhar Zaman added another 25. The innings relied heavily on Farhan's composed 63 off 45 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes....