Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are now very slim after their defeat to England in their second Super Eight match.

The Men in Green reached the Super Eight stage after strong wins over Namibia, the Netherlands, and the USA in the group stage. Their only loss came against India. However, they lost momentum in the next round. Their first Super Eight match against New Zealand was washed out due to rain, giving them just one point. They then suffered a close two-wicket defeat to England, where captain Harry Brook scored a match-winning century.

During the match, tensions also rose in the stadium. Some Pakistan fans were heard shouting abusive chants toward England supporters. Videos on social media showed fans using offensive language, which took attention away from the exciting game.

Watch the video here:

What is this behaviour? Pakistani fans are worse people on the earth & this mf not getting banned from stadiums would be a travesty!!
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— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) February 25, 2026

Crowd Misconduct During England vs Pakistan Match

During the match between England and Pakistan at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, a video surfaced showing a Pakistan supporter using abusive and inappropriate language toward an England fan. In the clip, the fan is seen making offensive gestures. The video was recorded by people in the crowd and later spread widely on social media.

Earlier in the same match, another fight broke out inside the stadium. A Pakistan supporter and an England supporter had a heated argument, which turned into a physical scuffle. Some Sri Lankan fans nearby stepped in and tried to stop the fight.

The Pakistan fan involved was identified as Saud. Some people claim that he often provokes others during matches. The video was shared online by Australian influencer Jake Jennings. Saud later said that the fight started when an England supporter approached him and behaved badly. He claimed that beer was thrown at him, which led to the argument and a small fight. According to reports, local supporters helped control the situation before it became more serious.

Social Media Backlash After Fan Misconduct

After the match between England and Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, social media was flooded with angry reactions. Many users strongly criticised the behaviour seen in the stadium and demanded strict punishment. Some fans wrote comments like, “Ban them from cricket stadiums,” and “Is this the behaviour allowed in an international match?” Others reacted harshly, saying, “They should face a lifetime ban,” while some posts turned into trolling and personal attacks against the team. The online debate quickly became heated, shifting attention away from the game and toward the controversy.

Pakistan’s Qualification Scenario After NZ vs SL Match

Pakistan can still qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but their chances are very difficult. A New Zealand win against England would end Pakistan’s campaign. If England defeats New Zealand, Pakistan will still have a small hope.

In that case, Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 match. They will also need New Zealand to lose by a good margin. At the same time, Pakistan must win by a strong margin so they can improve their Net Run Rate and move ahead of New Zealand.

One small positive for Pakistan is that their close loss to England did not badly damage their Net Run Rate. This keeps their slim qualification hopes alive.