England booked their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after Harry Brook led his side to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Super Eight fixture at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on Tuesday.
The victory, England’s second consecutive win in the Super Eights, made them the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the 20-team tournament, consolidating their top spot in Group 2 with four points. Set to chase a 165-run target, the two-time champions amassed the target for the loss of eight wickets and five balls to spare, courtesy of Brook’s captain’s knock.
The Three Lions had a contrasting start to their innings as Shaheen Shah Afridi struck thrice, dismissing Phil Salt (zero), Jos Buttler (two) and Jacob Bethell (eight), inside five overs with just 35 runs on the board.
