England Edges Pakistan in T20
England beat Pakistan in a nail-biting T20 World Cup Super 8 match, scoring 166/8 in 19.1 overs to Pakistan’s 164/9 [https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/139393/eng-vs-pak-45th-match-super-8-group-2-y1-v-y3-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026]. Jofra Archer made a quick 5 runs off 2 balls, and Liam Dawson finished unbeaten [https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/139393/eng-vs-pak-45th-match-super-8-group-2-y1-v-y3-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026].
Here's more on England's narrow victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8s. England's victory was set up by strong batting performances from opener Phil Salt, who scored a rapid 45 off 25 balls, and a composed 38 from captain Jos Buttler. Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi took 3 wickets, but their bowlers struggled to contain England's aggressive batting in the crucial middle overs. The turning point came in the penultimate over when Jofra Archer hit a six, shifting the momentum decisively. Despite a late fightback from Pakistan's tailenders, England held their nerve to secure the win with five balls to spare. This win puts England in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals, while Pakistan now faces an uphill battle. England's next match is against India, a game that could decide the group.
