England Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings: England captain Harry Brook became the first skipper to score a century in a men’s T20 World Cup match as England defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a Super Eight clash in Pallekele on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Brook reached his hundred in 50 balls, bringing up the milestone with a boundary off Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. He was eventually dismissed for 100 off 51 deliveries, striking 10 fours and four sixes.

Chasing 165, England lost its first wicket without scoring. Batting at No. 3, Brook rebuilt the innings with a composed yet attacking approach. He completed his half-century in 28 balls and anchored the chase despite wickets falling at the other end.

Will Jacks contributed 28 runs in support as England finished at 166 for 8 in 19.1 overs, sealing victory with five balls to spare and registering their second straight win in the Super Eight stage.

With the knock, Brook became the third England batter to score a T20 World Cup century after Alex Hales and Jos Buttler. It was also the first T20 international century by an England captain. The previous highest score by a captain in a men’s T20 World Cup match was 98 by Chris Gayle against India in 2010.

Earlier, Pakistan posted 164 for 9 after opting to bat. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 63 off 45 balls, while Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman added 25 each.

For England, Liam Dawson returned figures of 3 for 24, while Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer picked up two wickets apiece. Afridi led Pakistan’s bowling effort with 4 for 30, and Usman Tariq claimed 2 for 31.

The result ensured England became the first team to confirm a place in the semi-finals of the tournament.

SUPER 8 – GROUP 2 STANDINGS

England Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Pakistan: 164 for 9 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 63; Liam Dawson 3/24) vs England.

England: 166 for 8 in 19.1 overs (Harry Brook 100, Will Jacks 28; Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/30, Usman Tariq 2/31).