ENG vs PAK Super 8 Group 2 Match Preview:

England defeated Sri Lanka in their 1st Super-8 match by 51 runs. Will Jacks played a major role in the team's victory, scoring a quickfire 21 runs and taking 3-22. He was named the player of the match. England currently leads the Group B point table. On the other hand, Pakistan's first Super-8 match was abandoned due to rain, and both Pakistan and New Zealand were awarded 1-1 points each.

Now, this is a do-or-die game for Pakistan. Sahibzada Farhan has been in good form, but the poor form of the middle-order batter is a concern for the Pakistan team. Usman Tariq and Saim Ayub will remain key players for the Pakistan team. 

ENG vs PAK Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 45th Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

ENG: W, W, W, L, W

PAK: W, L, W, W, W

ENG vs PAK Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: ENG vs PAK 
• Date: 24th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 26–27°C
  
• Rain Chances: 25%
  
• Conditions: Mostly Sunny

 The weather is expected to remain completely pleasant during this match.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pitch Stats: 

The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is neutral. Traditionally, the pitch here has offered spinners some assistance.

• Win Batting First: 49%
  
• Win Bowling First: 46%
  
• Best Suited For: Spinners (60%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 165
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 144
• Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

ENG vs PAK Probable Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

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) Probable 11:

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

Top Picks from England 

Top Picks from Pakistan 

Cricket Winner Player Insight:

1. Will Jacks is in sensational form with bat and ball. Pallekele Stadium Pitch suits his style. He will be a good captain and vice captain pick for this match.
2. Saim Ayub is another solid pick; he will open for Pakistan and most probably bowl 4 overs, as the Pallekele pitch assists spinners. 
3. Usman Tariq impressed with his variations, especially the slower ones. He can trouble England batters on this surface. 

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Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Both teams are equally good; however, England holds a strong head-to-head record and is currently in good form. Additionally, England has a strong batting unit. So, we backed England to win this match. 

Prediction: England to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.