ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 45: ENG vs PAK, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

England will play against Pakistan in Match 45 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage on February 24 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

England come into this game with confidence after winning their last match. Their bowlers performed very well and defended a small total by taking early wickets and controlling the game. The batters also played carefully at the start and helped the team post a fighting score. Whereas, Pakistan did not get a result in their previous match because rain stopped play. As a result, both teams shared the points. They will now be eager to return to action and secure a win to stay firmly in the semifinal race.

ENG vs PAK: Weather Report

The weather has mostly clear skies with a temperature of 20.2°C. However, humidity is very high at 97%, which may make it uncomfortable for players. There is also a 96% chance of rain, so the match could face interruptions. Teams may need to consider the DLS method if rain affects play.

ENG vs PAK: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (T20Is)

Matches played: 35
Average first-innings score: 165
Average second-innings score: 144
Teams winning batting first: 49%
Teams winning bowling first: 46%
Highest total: 263/3
Lowest total: 81/3
Highest chase: 184/2
Lowest total defended: 125/8

ENG vs PAK: Predicted Playing XIs

England (ENG):

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Pakistan (PAK):

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq