England Beat Pakistan by 2 Wickets to Reach Semi-Finals: Super 8 Points Table Updated

By Aditya Nagar | February 25, 2026

Yesterday's match ended with England's victory, who defeated Pakistan by merely 2 wickets in a close, competitive Super 8 match.

This victory has made England qualified for the semi-finals. Whereas, for Pakistan, it gave a close fight but ultimately lost by a few wickets. This ended their tournament journey.

The England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match seemed so engaging for cricket fans that they were on the edge of their seats until the last over.

This intense clash between the two teams was a virtual knockout, with both teams playing hard to overpower the other.

The match was important for both to sustain their presence in the tournament. Every run and wicket was crucial.

Pakistan vs England Highlights: The Cut-Throat Match

Pakistan opted to bat first and made efforts to build momentum in the middle overs. Their opening batters performed well by hitting boundaries when possible.

On the other hand, England bowlers also kept things tight, not allowing Pakistan batters to dominate.

Their bowling strategy worked, as they dismissed some Pakistan players at regular intervals. This slowed down their scoring rate.

However, with the help of some hard hitters, Pakistan did manage to post a competitive total on the board.

It was indeed a challenging target that put England under pressure to win. The credit goes to England’s bowlers, who, with their disciplined bowling, picked up wickets at crucial moments.

They made sure not to let Pakistan turn the game in its favour.

England vs Pakistan Match Result

When England came to bat, it struggled to chase the target, facing fierce bowling from Pakistan, which intensified the contest.

The pitch proved an advantage for Pakistan, who took full advantage to put pressure on England’s batting lineup.

With the quick fall of England’s wickets, the match became more uncertain, seeming favourable for Pakistan then.

However, the scenario of the game changed with England’s middle-order batsmen, who played patiently without panicking.

They put more emphasis on singles, smart shots, and forming strong partnerships.

Those final overs seem dramatic. With only a few wickets left to chase the score, it became a must-win situation for England, who finally chased Pakistan’s target of 164/9 with the remaining two wickets, and won the match with 166/8 in 19.1 overs.

This sealed their position in the semi-finals.

England's Semifinal Qualification

Defeating Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match is a big win for England, as it marked their entry to the semi-finals.

England has once again proved that when it comes to world cricket, it is undoubtedly one of the strongest teams.

Their calm, composed approach under pressure and their ability to seal victory in close matches highlight their strengths.

With this recent win, England will now carry this confidence into the knockout stage. Kudos to both bowlers and batters, who, with their disciplined and tactful gameplay, helped the team chase the tough target and eventually clinched victory.

How Pakistan Could Have Reached the Semifinal

Losing to England in yesterday’s match proved disastrous for Pakistan as it is now out of the tournament.

This has indeed brought their morale down, as they fought so hard but lost. Inconsistency in batting and missed opportunities in the field were among the mistakes they could have avoided.

Before this match, Pakistan had shown some brilliance in the tournament, but this defeat has closed the door on their further progress.

After this, the team will aim for a new grouping, rectify their errors to improve their performance, and make a strong comeback in future competitions.

Bottom Line

England’s close win over Pakistan at Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historic win in the Super 8 stage.

Their calm, composed approach helped them secure victory and a spot in the semi-finals. Now, fans are expecting more thrills in the upcoming matches.

Pakistan, as of now, will return home and come back again with a new strategy.

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