England vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC Super 8: Dawson bags a 3-fer; PAK lose their 7th wicket
Pakistan are still searching for rhythm in the Super Eights with their opening fixture against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.
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ENG vs PAK T20 World Cp live score
England face Pakistan in Match 45 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium tonight, in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha wins the toss and elected to bat first on the night.
England arrive with momentum on their side after a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka. Phil Salt’s composed 62 guided them to 146/9, before their bowlers took over. Will Jacks starred with figures of 3/22, while Jofra Archer’s early breakthroughs left Sri Lanka reeling at 34/5 in the powerplay. The opposition never recovered, folding for 95 in 16.4 overs as England boosted both their points tally and net run rate.
Pakistan, however, are still searching for rhythm in the Super Eights. Their opening fixture against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain, leaving them with just a solitary point and little time in the middle. With England in confident form and Pakistan eager to make a statement, this clash could play a crucial role in shaping the group standings.
England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Probable Playing 11
England playing 11: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pakistan playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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First Published: Feb 24 2026 | 5:51 PM IST