Pakistan vs England ICC World Cup 45th Match – Match Result

Updated：England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).

For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi’s 4 for 30 and early strike against Phil Salt offered hope, but 164 proved light on a good surface. Afridi admitted the difference was partnerships, pointing to Brook’s ability to rotate strike and anchor the innings. England were messy again, but their captain ensured they were also decisive.

Skipper Harry Brook’s sensational #T20WorldCup ton guides England into the semi-finals with a thrilling win over Pakistan 👏

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— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2026

Harry Brook played the role England desperately needed on another chaotic night in Pallekele. Promoted to No. 3, he walked in early as wickets tumbled and calmly rebuilt the chase before unleashing a stunning 100 off 51 balls. While England’s fielding had been ragged and Pakistan’s bowlers probed smartly, Brook controlled the tempo, mixing sharp running with calculated aggression. His presence turned disorder into direction, guiding England into the semi-finals despite another far-from-perfect display.

A captain’s knock from Harry Brook guides England into the #T20WorldCup 2026 semi-finals 🙌

He’s the @aramco POTM 🎖️ pic.twitter.com/EaV1cvN78F

— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2026

Pakistan vs England ICC World Cup 45th Match – Match Details

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