ENG vs PAK Live Score, T20 World Cup: Pakistan 70/2 (10 ovs), Babar-Farhan struggle

ENG vs PAK LIVE, T20 World Cup: Pakistan have lost Salman Ali Agha to Liam Dawson after Saim Ayub fell early to Jofra Archer. Babar Azam & Shahibzada Farhan are on crease. Pakistan opted to bat and dropped Faheem Ashraf for Shaheen Afridi. After a dominating win over Sri Lanka, England take on Pakistan in their second Super 8, Group 2 match in Pallekele. Unlike Pakistan’s last game, the weather in Pallekle is clear. And Pakistan will want nothing but 2 points, considering England won by a huge margin to boost their net run rate in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage. With the pitch likely to be on the slower side, it will be an advantage for Pakistan with some good spinners in their ranks. But if England win, they will seal their spot in the semifinals.

Match Details

Match: England vs Pakistan, Match 45, Super 8 Group 2
Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 24, 2026
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy (Pallekele), Sri Lanka
Time: Start at 7:00 PM IST, toss at 6:30 PM IST
Toss: Pakistan opt to bat
Captains: Harry Brook (England), Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan)

ENG vs PAK Playing XI

England Playing XI

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

Pakistan Playing XI

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

ENG vs PAK Live Streaming Details

In India: TV broadcast on Star Sports Network; live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.
In Pakistan: Typically available on PTV Sports or A Sports for TV; streaming via Daraz app, Tapmad, or official ICC platforms (check local broadcasters like Ten Sports or Geo Super for updates).
In England: TV on Sky Sports Cricket; streaming via Sky Go or NOW TV app. Global free options may include ICC.tv in select regions.

Live

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Pakistan 70/2 in 10 overs

24/02/2026 19:46

Halfway through and Pakistan have begun their middle-overs struggles. They have gone 18 deliveries without hitting a boundary. The run rate has dipped to 7. Babar Azam is also back to his usual strike rate of 109.09.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Boundaries dry up

24/02/2026 19:43

It has been 12 deliveries since Pakistan hit the last boundary. Babar Azam's strike rate has dropped to 122.22, while Shahibzada Farhan is striking at 130.43. These two need to put their feet on the gas soon.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Babar-Farhan shoulder on

24/02/2026 19:39

After the two early blows, Babar Azam and Shahibzada Farhan are shouldering on, building a threatening partnership. Pakistan are 61/2 after 8.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Pakistan 46/2 in powerplay

24/02/2026 19:29

Babar Azam and Shahibzada Farhan take charge after the two early wickets. Pakistan end the powerplay with 46/2. Jofra Archer was brilliant as he troubled Pakistani batters, taking one wicket.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Babar Azam gets going

24/02/2026 19:25

Babar Azam hits Jofra Archer for two boundaries to get his rhythm back after struggling with his pace early on.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Big blow for Pakistan

24/02/2026 19:20

Liam Dawson has dealt the second blow to Pakistan in the powerplay. Salman Ali Agha departs for 5 after trying to smash down the ground, only to miscue it and Jamie Overton takes an excellent catch. Pakistan 28/2.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Salman Agha in early

24/02/2026 19:16

With Saim Ayub falling for another low score, captain Salman Agha is in early. He will be key to Pakistan's powerplay.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Saim Ayub falls

24/02/2026 19:12

Saim Ayub never looked confident against Jofra Archer. This time, he mistimed, miscued and gave away an easy catch to Jacob Bethell. Pakistan lose their first wicket for 14. He continues his torrid run with the bat in T20 World Cup matches.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Cautious start by Pakistan

24/02/2026 19:07

After Saim Ayub got a boundary on the last ball of the first over, Shahibzada Farhan played a confident shot for a four. But both are cautious against the seam movement early on.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Good pitch to bat on?

24/02/2026 19:04

There is an early seam movement and Jofra Archer has really kept a hold of the Pakistani openers so far. But this looks like a good pitch to bat on.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Farhan-Ayub begin for Pakistan

24/02/2026 19:00

It's a fresh pitch and Pakistan's openers Shahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub will aim for a cauitious start before unleashing.

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Time for national anthems

24/02/2026 18:49

So, here we go. Both teams are lining up for the national anthems. Pakistan first and then England.

ENG vs PAK Live Score: England Playing XI

24/02/2026 18:39

England are unchanged from their last match against Sri Lanka.

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

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Pakistan Playing XI

24/02/2026 18:38

Pakistan have dropped Faheem Ashraf to make room for Shaheen Afridi. That means Babar Azam survives the axe again.

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

PAK vs ENG Live Score: Toss update

24/02/2026 18:33

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha wins the toss and opts to bat against England.

Pakistan will bat first in Pallekele! 🏟️

With England looking to book their semi-final spot and Pakistan in the hunt to strengthen their position, this is going to be one exciting Super 8 fixture.

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Pallekele Weather Report

24/02/2026 18:20

The good news is that the Pallekele sky is expected to be mostly clear with minimal to no chance of rain during match hours. Temperatures around 26-28°C during the day, dropping to 21-18°C at night, with high humidity (60-80%) likely causing dew in the second innings.

ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head in T20Is

24/02/2026 18:20

England have dominated the rivalry, particularly in recent encounters, though Pakistan have pulled off memorable wins in high-pressure games. In T20 World Cups, Pakistan are yet to win against England, losing all three games, including the 2022 final in Melbourne.

Total Matches: 31
England Won: 21
Pakistan Won: 9
No Result: 1

ENG vs PAK Match Preview: Pakistan

24/02/2026 18:19

Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, face a must-win scenario to boost their semifinal hopes. Their batting relies heavily on Sahibzada Farhan, with Babar Azam out of form. Fakhar Zaman could come back as he is a good player of spin. In the bowling, a lot will depend on Saim Ayub and Usman Tariq’s spin attack

ENG vs PAK Match Preview: England

24/02/2026 18:18

After some shaky wins in the group stage, England finally put up a dominant show in Super 8, when they thrashed Sri Lanka by 51 runs. That win will do a world of good to England’s confidence and their hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals.

With a balanced attack featuring spinners like Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, and Jacob Bethell, plus pace from Jofra Archer and Sam Curran, they are well-equipped for Pallekele's conditions that favour spin as the match progresses. Phil Salt and Will Jacks will be key as they have done well so far in this tournament.

ENG vs PAK LIVE score: Live streaming details

24/02/2026 18:10

In India, the match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, etc.). Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website (subscription required). Internationally, check ICC.tv or local broadcasters (e.g., Willow TV in select regions). For free options in eligible territories, ICC.tv may offer streams.

ENG vs PAK LIVE score: Weather forecast

24/02/2026 18:06

As per AccuWeather, clear skies are expected to prevail during the PAK vs ENG clash in Pallekele, with the maximum and minimum temperatures set to be 30 and 19 degree Celsius respectively. There is just 2% chances of rain during the contest, which means precipitation will not play spoilsport this time around. Players will be bracing themselves for a humid evening in the island nation.

ENG vs PAK LIVE: Pallekele Pitch Report

24/02/2026 17:40

The previous Super 8 game (ENG vs SL) at this venue showed signs of stickiness after prolonged rain, making strokeplay difficult. However, with clearer weather in the lead-up to this clash, the fresh surface is expected to offer better conditions for batting. That said, spin will continue to be influential, especially in the middle overs. A first-innings total in the 155-165 range could prove competitive.

ENG vs PAK Live Score: Pakistan squad

24/02/2026 15:35

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafay

ENG vs PAK Live Score: England squad

24/02/2026 15:35

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed

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