England Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings: Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup suffered a setback after a two-wicket defeat to England in their second Super Eight match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
England chased down 165, powered by a century from captain Harry Brook, leaving Pakistan with just one point from two matches. Pakistan’s opening Super Eight fixture against New Zealand was washed out.
Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan now sit third in the group standings. England top the table with four points from two matches, while New Zealand have one point from one game and Sri Lanka are yet to open their account.
Pakistan are not officially eliminated but no longer control their own qualification chances. To stay in contention, they must defeat Sri Lanka in their remaining Super Eight match and rely on other results.
One scenario requires Sri Lanka to lose to New Zealand, followed by a Pakistan win over Sri Lanka. In that case, Pakistan would also need England to beat New Zealand. Both Pakistan and New Zealand would then finish on three points, with net run rate determining the semi-final spot.
Another possible route would see New Zealand lose to both Sri Lanka and England, while Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka. That combination would improve Pakistan’s chances of progressing.
England, meanwhile, have already secured a semi-final berth with their win over Pakistan, becoming the first team to advance to the last four in this edition of the tournament.
SUPER 8 – GROUP 2 STANDINGS
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
|---|
| Q1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.491 | 4 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.461 | 1 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.550 | 0 |
