England will face Pakistan in the 45th match of the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their previous match, successfully defending a target of 146 runs. Will Jacks was named Player of the Match. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan's first match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan is in second place in the Super 8 (Group B). England will be looking to secure a place in the semifinals by winning this match, while Pakistan will be focused on registering its first win. Pakistan used spin for 15+ overs against India and could repeat that strategy versus England on this slow surface of Pallekele.

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ENG vs PAK Match Details

• Match: England vs Pakistan, 45th Match

• Date: 24th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs PAK Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The pitch provides good value for shots at the start, but scoring becomes more difficult as the innings progress, particularly when spin is introduced in the middle phase.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• Low-scoring ground

• Quick outfield 

• Large boundaries 

ENG vs PAK Recent Form

ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• ENG Wins - 21

• PAK Wins - 9

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs PAK

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 220 runs in this tournament 

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 146 runs in this tournament 

• Will Jacks (ENG): 131 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs PAK

• Usman Tariq (PAK): 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Jofra Archer (ENG): 8 wickets in this tournament 

ENG vs PAK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If PAK bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 155–160

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs

England 

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

Pakistan 

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

Why England is the favourite today

• Experienced top-order

• Good pace bowler 

• Will Jack's recent form

ENG vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Philip Salt, Jos Buttler and Sam Curran are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

ENG: 55%

PAK: 45%

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