England vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 21 H2H matches (2010–2026)
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ENG
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W1 L1
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Adil Rashid
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Will Jacks
ENG
Catches (1+)
Will Jacks
ENG
Runs (20+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Tom Banton
ENG
Catches (1+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jamie Overton
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 18 H2H matches
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
ENG at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Harry Brook
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Liam Dawson
9 wkts
PAK at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Sahibzada Farhan
163 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
9 wkts
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England
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | lbw b Jamie Overton | 63 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 140 |
| Saim Ayub | c Jacob Bethell b Jofra Archer | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Jamie Overton b Liam Dawson | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Babar Azam | b Jamie Overton | 25 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 104.17 |
| Fakhar Zaman | c Liam Dawson b Adil Rashid | 25 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Shadab Khan | run out (Jacob Bethell) | 23 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 209.09 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | c Jamie Overton b Liam Dawson | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | lbw b Liam Dawson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | c Sam Curran b Jofra Archer | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Salman Mirza | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Will Jacks | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c Usman Khan b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Usman Khan b Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Harry Brook (c) | b Shaheen Afridi | 100 | 51 | 10 | 4 | 196.08 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Sahibzada Farhan b Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Tom Banton | c Usman Khan b Usman Tariq | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sam Curran | c Mohammad Nawaz b Usman Tariq | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Will Jacks | b Mohammad Nawaz | 28 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 121.74 |
| Liam Dawson | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jamie Overton | st Usman Khan b Mohammad Nawaz | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | not out | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Mirza | 3.1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.39 | 2 | 0 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
114.0 |
| 2 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
110.5 |
| 3 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
81.6 |
| 4 |
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
|
63.0 |
| 5 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
53.9 |
| 6 |
Jofra Archer
ENG
|
51.9 |
| 7 |
Usman Tariq
PAK
|
49.4 |
| 8 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
41.0 |
| 9 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
39.7 |
| 10 |
Will Jacks
ENG
|
33.4 |
| 11 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
32.8 |
| 12 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
29.8 |
| 13 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
25.8 |
| 14 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
23.4 |
| 15 |
Saim Ayub
PAK
|
12.8 |
| 16 |
Usman Khan
PAK
|
11.1 |
| 17 |
Jacob Bethell
ENG
|
9.5 |
| 18 |
Salman Mirza
PAK
|
9.4 |
| 19 |
Salman Agha
PAK
|
4.5 |
| 20 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
1.7 |
| 21 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
1.2 |
| 22 |
Philip Salt
ENG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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England vs Pakistan: who played
England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 24 February 2026. Harry Brook top-scored with 100 off 51 balls and Shaheen Afridi took 4/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Pakistan?
England XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid. Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.
Who won England vs Pakistan?
England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where was England vs Pakistan played?
England vs Pakistan was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Tuesday 24 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in England vs Pakistan?
England scored 166/8 in 19.1 overs. Pakistan scored 164/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Pakistan?
Harry Brook was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 114/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Pakistan?
Harry Brook top-scored with 100 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Pakistan?
Shaheen Afridi took 4/30 in 4 overs.