Watch: Shaheen Afridi dismissed in-form England opener Phil Salt for a Golden duck in ENG Vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match

Star Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi gave Pakistan a dream start in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against England. He struck with the very first ball of his opening over, dismissing England opener Phil Salt for a duck at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Afridi made an immediate impact by taking Salt’s wicket with the first delivery of his spell. He bowled a hard-length ball around the off stump that moved slightly away from the right-handed batter.

Salt tried to drive the ball through the offside but played it away from his body. The ball took a thick outside edge and flew to the wicketkeeper. Usman Khan reacted quickly, diving to his right to complete a sharp catch. England lost an early wicket, as Salt was out for a golden duck.

Watch the Salt's dismissal video here:

Usman Tariq Drops Easy Catch in Crucial Super 8 Clash

The Pakistan team once again missed a simple chance in an important match. Spinner Usman Tariq dropped an easy catch during the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against the England cricket team at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Jacob Bethell got a lucky escape after the dropped catch. Usman Tariq was fielding at short fine leg when Bethell tried to hit Saim Ayub for a big shot. The ball took an edge and went high in the air near Usman. Wicketkeeper Usman Khan also ran toward the ball. However, Usman Tariq called for it, and Usman Khan stopped. Tariq failed to hold on, and the catch was dropped.

Pakistan posted 164 runs after batting first

Earlier, Pakistan scored 164/9 after being asked to bat first. It was their highest first-innings total against England in T20 World Cup history.

Sahibzada Farhan played a strong innings. He scored 63 runs from 45 balls, with seven fours and two sixes. It was his second half-century of the tournament. He got support from Babar Azam (25) and Fakhar Zaman (25). They built useful partnerships and kept the innings steady.

In the final overs, Shadab Khan added quick runs. He scored 23 off 11 balls and helped Pakistan cross the 160-run mark.

With runs on the board, Shaheen Shah Afridi gave Pakistan a strong start with the ball. His early wicket put pressure on England in this must-win match.