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England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC Super 8: Shaheen gets the early breakthrough; Salt out on 0

Pakistan are still searching for rhythm in the Super Eights with their opening fixture against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
ENG vs PAK T20 World Cp live score
ENG vs PAK T20 World Cp live score

3 min read Last Updated : Feb 24 2026 | 8:54 PM IST
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8:54 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Early blow to ENG!

Pakistan made a dream start defending 165 as Shaheen Shah Afridi struck with the very first ball of England’s chase. Phil Salt departed for a golden duck, edging a swinging delivery to Usman Khan behind the stumps.

England were rocked early at 0/1. Harry Brook got off the mark with positive intent, using his feet and rotating strike smartly. He collected a couple with sharp running and added a single, while Jos Buttler played out a cautious first ball.

Shaheen’s opening over was fiery and precise, conceding just three runs and claiming a crucial wicket to put immediate pressure on England.

8:36 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: PAK set 165-run target for ENG!

Pakistan batters would not be satisfied with the middle order display but they did manage to post a decent total of 164/9 in their 20 overs. Liam Dawson bagged a 3-fer with Archer and Overton getting 2 each as well on the night for the Three Lions.

8:29 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Archer strikes again!

Jofra Archer gets his 2nd of the night as Shaheen is caught out by Sam Curran deep in the field. PAK 149/8 after 18.3 overs!

8:25 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Dawson gets 2 in 2!

Dawson has bagged a 3-fer in the final over of his spell as Pakistan lose thier 6th and 7th wicket with the score at 146/7 in 17.5 overs!

8:17 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Fakhar departs!

Adil Rashid gets his 1st of the night as Fakhar Zaman departs on 23 after a couple of big shots. PAK 132/5 after 16.3 overs

8:13 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Farhan departs!

Overton gets the big wicket of Farhan who has to walk back after a brilliant 63-run knock on the night.

8:03 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: 100 up for PAK!

Pakistan reach 107 for 3 after 14 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman at the crease, building a vital partnership. Farhan brought up a well-deserved fifty off 37 balls, showcasing his consistency in this tournament with clever placement and controlled aggression.

He also cleared deep mid-wicket for a six, helping Pakistan cross the 100-run mark.

Fakhar Zaman, meanwhile, joined the fireworks, advancing down the pitch to smash a flat six over long-on, measuring around 84 meters. Will Jacks bowled economically, conceding 27 runs in two overs, but both Pakistani batters are finding gaps and rotating the strike, setting up a strong platform for the middle overs.

7:49 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Overton strikes!

Overton strikes as he breaks the partnership and gets Babar Azam who has to walk back on 25. PAK 73/3

7:46 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: PAK 70/2 at the halfway stage

Pakistan are 70 for 2 at the end of the tenth over, with Sahibzada Farhan on 32 off 25 balls and Babar Azam on 24 off 22. Adil Rashid bowled a tidy over, conceding four runs while keeping the pressure on with his leg-spin variations.

Farhan rotated the strike effectively, sweeping and clipping deliveries to deep mid-wicket for singles. Babar also rotated the strike, driving and punching balls to the off-side, though he struggled against Rashid’s slower googlies and variations, occasionally finding thick inside edges.

Both batsmen are steadily building the innings, ensuring Pakistan maintain momentum after losing early wickets, while keeping the scoreboard ticking in a crucial Powerplay phase.

7:39 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: 61/2 after 8 overs!

Pakistan are 61 for 2 after eight overs, with Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam continuing to build a solid partnership. Adil Rashid bowled a testing over, conceding six runs but keeping the pressure on with leg-spin variations.

Farhan rotated the strike efficiently, using his wrists to pull and flick deliveries to the deep square region for singles. Babar Azam started cautiously but then punished a slower ball and leg-breaks with well-timed shots for a couple of runs and a single.

Despite a wide and some dot balls, both batsmen are settling in, with Babar looking capable of a big score if he survives the leg-spinner’s challenge.

7:29 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: PAK 46/2 after the powerplay!

Pakistan reach 46 for 2 after six overs, with Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam steadily building the innings. Liam Dawson bowled a probing over, conceding six runs while maintaining control. Farhan rotated the strike cleverly, starting with a couple of singles and deftly cutting or punching balls to the off-side.

He then unleashed a well-timed four off a slider on the pads, flicking it through the gap between square leg and short fine, leaving the fielders chasing in vain. Babar Azam remains watchful at the other end, ready to capitalize on loose deliveries.

Pakistan’s partnership is beginning to stabilize the innings after early setbacks.

7:25 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Babar takes Archer on!

Pakistan are 40 for 2 after five overs, with Babar Azam and Sahibzada Farhan at the crease looking to rebuild the innings. Jofra Archer bowled a testing over, conceding 11 runs and picking up one wicket earlier.

Farhan started with singles, rotating the strike efficiently, while Babar gradually took charge, hitting back-to-back fours off Archer’s short deliveries, timing them beautifully through the gaps on the leg-side.

Despite some balls nipping back and testing his defense, Babar showed composure and experience, punishing anything loose. Pakistan need this partnership to steady the innings and accelerate once the set batsmen find their rhythm.

7:21 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: PAK 29/2 after 4 overs!

Pakistan are 29 for 2 after the fourth over in a tense Powerplay session. Liam Dawson bowled a disciplined over, conceding six runs and picking up a wicket. Salman Agha fell cheaply for 5, caught brilliantly by Jamie Overton at long-off after attempting an aggressive shot down the ground.

Babar Azam joined Saim Ayub at the crease and immediately got off the mark with a neat flick for a single. Sahibzada Farhan has been steady, rotating the strike well and adding 15 off 9 balls. Saim Ayub, yet to survive a Powerplay in this tournament, remains watchful.

Pakistan need partnerships to stabilize after losing early wickets.

7:18 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Dawson gets skipper Salman!

Salman Agha departs on 5 as Liam Dawson gets his wicket in the poerplay courtesy of a good diving catch by Overton.

7:11 PM

England vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Archer strikes!

Saim Ayub departs as he is caught on deep square. Archer gets the breakthrough.
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First Published: Feb 24 2026 | 5:51 PM IST

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