Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 24 Skipper Harry Brook led by example with a brilliant century, single-handedly guiding England to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a Super 8 match, thus becoming the first team to guarantee its place in the T20 World Cup semifinals here on Tuesday.
Brook smashed 100 off 51 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes, helping England chase down Pakistan's 164 for nine with five balls to spare, and register their second consecutive win in the Super 8 stage.
Will Jacks (28) provided excellent support to Brook.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi (4/30) and Usman Tariq (2/31) picked up the wickets.
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan scored 63 off 45 balls, while Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman made 25 each, helping Pakistan post the total after electing to bat.
Liam Dawson (3/24), Jamie Overton (2/26), and Jofra Archer (2/32) were the main wicket-takers for England.
Brief Scores:
Pakistan: 164/9 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 63; Liam Dawson 3/24) vs England.
England: 166/8 in 19.1 overs (Harry Brook 100, Will Jacks 28; Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/30, Usman Tariq 2/31).
