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Pallekele, February 24 – England captain Harry Brook said his team arrived with a clear mission and executed it perfectly after becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling match at the Pallekele...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 24 Admitting that things got "a bit tense" towards the end, England captain Harry Brook said he hoped it wouldn't turn into "another Oval" moment as his side edged past Pakistan to secure a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.Brook led from the...

New Delhi, February 24. Skipper Harry Brook produced a remarkable rescue act with a breathtaking 100 off 51 balls, batting at No. 3 for the first time, as England qualified for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup after defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Group 2 match of the Super 8s at the...

Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 24 – Two-time former champions England became the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after captain Harry Brook scored a historic century, defeating Pakistan by two wickets in a Super 8 stage match at the Pallekele International Cricket...

Pallekele, Feb 24 – Harry Brook delivered a stunning performance, scoring 100 off 51 balls in his first innings as a No. 3 batsman, leading England to victory over Pakistan by two wickets in the Super 8s Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.Brook...

Pallekele, February 24 Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a narrow two-wicket victory over Pakistan.Chasing a target of 165 on a slightly difficult surface, England were...

England:Phil Salt c Usman Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 0Jos Buttler c Usman Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 2Harry Brook b Shaheen Shah Afridi 100Jacob Bethell c Sahibzada Farhan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 8Tom Banton c Usman Khan b Usman Tariq 2Sam Curran c Mohammad Nawaz b Usman Tariq 16Will...

Pallekele, February 24 – Sahibzada Farhan's 63 and a late flourish from Shadab Khan (23 off 11) helped Pakistan post 164/9 in 20 overs against England in a Group 2 clash in the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday...

Pallekele, February 24 Sahibzada Farhan continued his excellent form with another half-century as Pakistan scored a competitive 164/9 against England in a must-win Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.Farhan scored 63 off 45 balls, with seven fours and two sixes against the...

Kandy (Sri Lanka), February 23 – England left-arm spinner Liam Dawson said that the two-time champions will not be distracted by the hype surrounding Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of Tuesday's crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match, adding that the visitors are prepared for the...

Pallekele, February 23 England all-rounder Liam Dawson said on Monday that the team is "in a very good place" despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup and expressed his delight at having a potent spin attack at their disposal.England qualified for the Super 8s after a tense...

Pallekele, February 23 Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said on Monday that his country's players would be ignored by at least four Indian-owned franchises in the 'The Hundred' auction, but that the matter is beyond their control.The Manchester Super Giants (RPSG Group), MI London (Reliance)...

Colombo, February 23 – England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clashes of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the pitch is expected to favour slow bowlers.England, the 2022 champions, have yet to fully display their potential...

Pallekele, February 23 Given the pitch expected to favor slow bowlers, both England and Pakistan will heavily rely on their spin resources in their Super Eights clash in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.While England may not have reached its full potential yet, the two-time champions have...

New Delhi, February 22 – Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis has backed Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson's decision not to send Babar Azam to bat in the top order in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying that the right-hander's strike rate is not in line with the needs of the modern powerplay...

New Delhi, February 22. Pakistan's path to the semifinals became challenging after rain decided the outcome of the opening match of the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s, forcing the cancellation of their match against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.The washout leaves both teams...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 21 New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after persistent rain forced the cancellation of the opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match here on Saturday.Amid a light drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first.However, the steady drops soon...

Colombo, February 21 – Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq said he was surprised by the attention his performances have garnered at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that he was relishing the opportunity to contribute to the team’s performance on the big stage.With his unique...

Colombo, February 21 – New Zealand has brought back captain Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson into their playing eleven, after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on...

Colombo, February 21 Pakistan captain Salma Ali Agha won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand in a T20 World Cup Super 8 match held here on Saturday.Pakistan made one change, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay.New Zealand made three changes, with captain Mitchell...