The England vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament, pitting two cricketing giants against each other in a crucial Super Eights clash. As both sides battle for a place in the semifinals, fans across the globe are keen to know the match schedule, venue details, and key insights ahead of the showdown. This article covers everything — from the confirmed England vs Pakistan Super 8 schedule and team form, to star players, broadcast information, and tactical analysis. Whether you’re tuning in from India, Pakistan, England, or anywhere else in the world, we break down what to expect, who to watch, and why this encounter could be a defining moment in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
- Match No – 45
- Teams – England Vs Pakistan
- Date : 24th February 2026
- Venue : Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
England Squad
Harry Brook (c) – Middle-order batter
Jos Buttler (wk) – Wicketkeeper batter
Phil Salt (wk) – Wicketkeeper batter
Tom Banton – Wicketkeeper batter / middle order
Jacob Bethell – Batting all-rounder
Ben Duckett – Top-order batter
Sam Curran – Bowling all-rounder
Will Jacks – Batting all-rounder
Liam Dawson – All-rounder
Jamie Overton – Bowling all-rounder
Rehan Ahmed – Bowling all-rounder
Adil Rashid – Spinner
Jofra Archer – Fast bowler
Josh Tongue – Fast bowler
Luke Wood – Fast bowler
Pakistan Squad
Salman Ali Agha (c) – All-rounder
Sahibzada Farhan – Middle-order batter
Saim Ayub – Opening batter / all-rounder
Babar Azam – Top-order batter
Fakhar Zaman – Opening batter
Shadab Khan – All-rounder (spin)
Mohammad Nawaz – All-rounder
Faheem Ashraf – Bowling all-rounder
Abrar Ahmed – Spinner
Shaheen Shah Afridi – Fast bowler
Usman Tariq – Bowler
Naseem Shah – Fast bowler
Usman Khan (wk) – Wicketkeeper batter
Salman Mirza – Bowler
Khawaja Nafay – Batter / backup keeper
Key Squad Insights
England
- Strong batting core with Brook, Buttler, and Duckett.
- All-round depth from Curran, Jacks, and Dawson.
- Fast bowling spearhead: Jofra Archer — crucial in powerplays.
Pakistan
- Balanced mix of spin (Shadab, Abrar) and pace (Shaheen, Naseem).
- Leadership under Salman Ali Agha, with batting firepower from Babar & Fakhar.
- Emerging talent like Sahibzada Farhan adds aggression.