England (166/8) edge past Pakistan (164/9) by 2 wickets, leaving Pakistan on the brink of elimination from T20 World Cup 2026

[Ball Blazer]

can rain save us today?

 

[Usman Chadda]

If Pakistan Lose Today, they almost knocked out from the tournament.

If Pakistan lost Today, England will go though semi with one game remaining.

Pakistan can have Max 3 pts,

They will needs England & Lanka to defeat NZ as well Pakistan to win against Lanka.

England -6 pts
Pakistan -3
Lanka- 2
NZ -1

NZ can win one more game and also end up on 3 points, so the mathematics would still be working.

But we have control over our destiny by playing good cricket in the next two games. Two wins and we qualify without any drama.

 

[Kianig89]

Big game for Pakistan, its game like these where careers are defined hopefully the boys will step up!

 

[big_gamer007]

Should be, but England has even a better win percentage than India against PCT in T20 WC...100 percent

Yes it that was England team of old, the current one is not good and if Pakistan don’t choke they should win easy.

 

[Kianig89]

May the barakah of Ramzan help Pakistan team. Not watching any pre game show , they are bonkers basically

 

[Kianig89]

2 pacers are must, agree with Afridi , Babar as opener is debatable , if he is playing then it should be 3. Hesson has to take that call of what to do of him

 

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan have never beaten England in Men's T20 World Cup history. Let's see what's loading today

 

[KingKhanWC]

2 pacers are must, agree with Afridi , Babar as opener is debatable , if he is playing then it should be 3. Hesson has to take that call of what to do of him

Play him as an opener see Archer off . Pakistans only hope of winning is the top 3 score some runs . The lower order is weak , all rounders .

Pakistan bat get 170 , they have a chance , otherwise England have enough to play with 150 score chasing or defending.

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Shaheen will bring butter back into form

Buttler isnt playing today as per news, Duckett will play.

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

@MenInG @Saj -- Rules used to be pretty strict regarding name callings against Players, as lots of players + Journos use this forum for various purposes. Yet, here people from Administrator team using terms like Langra, Damad etc.

Clear violation of Rule no.1 and 2 in the OP

 

[shah9425]

wont take name but 1 langda bowler sara game kharab kar dega

He plays for opposition

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Buttler isnt playing today as per news, Duckett will play.

Game over

 

[shah9425]

This game will decide the fate of Pakistan...I won't love to do the mathematics after this game

It's simple if they win both remaining games of super 8 they deserve to go to semis

If they lose today it's finished

NZ isn't losing to SL

 

[shah9425]

Game over

For ?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

For ?

PCT

 

[The Bald Eagle]

@MenInG @Saj -- Rules used to be pretty strict regarding name callings against Players, as lots of players + Journos use this forum for various purposes. Yet, here people from Administrator team using terms like Langra, Damad etc.

Clear violation of Rule no.1 and 2 in the OP

Yes, rules are rules

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Babar was inspecting pitch along with Hesson, so i think he isnt getting dropped.

 

[shah9425]

Babar was inspecting pitch along with Hesson, so i think he isnt getting dropped.

Which means good news for opposition
Another test match innings

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Now almost all the journalists at the ground are saying that Shaheen is playing today. It’s still not clear who’s going to be dropped, though.

From what’s being discussed, it’s largely Hesson's call to bring in Shaheen and possibly Abrar. The management and even the captain don’t seem fully on board with those changes.

Hesson reportedly feels the team needs its seniors to step up in what is basically a virtual knockout against England. He also believes Tariq isn’t quite ready to lead the spin attack, which is a bit surprising tbh.

That said, these are just the rumors circulating among journalists at the ground.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Babar’s chance to become immortal. Today’s the day!

 

[KingKhanWC]

Salman wins the toss , will bat this time surely ?

 

[shah9425]

Now almost all the journalists at the ground are saying that Shaheen is playing today. It’s still not clear who’s going to be dropped, though.

From what’s being discussed, it’s largely Hesson's call to bring in Shaheen and possibly Abrar. The management and even the captain don’t seem fully on board with those changes.

Hesson reportedly feels the team needs its seniors to step up in what is basically a virtual knockout against England. He also believes Tariq isn’t quite ready to lead the spin attack, which is a bit surprising tbh.

That said, these are just the rumors circulating among journalists at the ground.

If this really happens I hope England smash them hard and sent them packing

But let's wait till toss

 

[Asif321]

Hopefully this won’t be end of Pakistans campaign

 

[Asif321]

Salman wins the toss , will bat this time surely ?

Must . No other option . It’s pressure game

 

[Kianig89]

Hesson has gone stubborn as Pakistan coach, a trait possessed by many of his predecessors

 

[shah9425]

Hopefully this won’t be end of Pakistans campaign

If this guy comes in it surely will be

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Must . No other option . It’s pressure game

Whoever bowls first will take the game.

 

[Asif321]

If Shaheen plays . Lord save us . He is perfect pitai material for angrez batter

 

[DeadlyVenom]

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Now almost all the journalists at the ground are saying that Shaheen is playing today. It’s still not clear who’s going to be dropped, though.

From what’s being discussed, it’s largely Hesson's call to bring in Shaheen and possibly Abrar. The management and even the captain don’t seem fully on board with those changes.

Hesson reportedly feels the team needs its seniors to step up in what is basically a virtual knockout against England. He also believes Tariq isn’t quite ready to lead the spin attack, which is a bit surprising tbh.

That said, these are just the rumors circulating among journalists at the ground.

are you at the stadium brother?

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Salman wins the toss , will bat this time surely ?

On this pitch, definitely bat first whoever wins the toss.

 

[zahid01]

Now almost all the journalists at the ground are saying that Shaheen is playing today. It’s still not clear who’s going to be dropped, though.

From what’s being discussed, it’s largely Hesson's call to bring in Shaheen and possibly Abrar. The management and even the captain don’t seem fully on board with those changes.

Hesson reportedly feels the team needs its seniors to step up in what is basically a virtual knockout against England. He also believes Tariq isn’t quite ready to lead the spin attack, which is a bit surprising tbh.

That said, these are just the rumors circulating among journalists at the ground.

Senior in losing matches Henson is becoming more and more like ex Pakistani cricketers

 

[Asif321]

Whoever bowls first will take the game.

Doesn’t work with Pakistan . With Pakistan bowling I back them to defend 160 also but don’t back them to chase 160

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

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are you at the stadium brother?

Yesh, came to SL yesterday from India. I am covering important matches in both countries for my abcxyz party haha (As i am American with Pakistani roots so that's why India cant ban my VISA etc as i've been approved by USACA)

 

[Asif321]

Won’t be surprised if they drop Tariq for abrar . And keep 3 ARs

 

[AAli98]

These x players talk a good game on tv.. give them a job in PCB they’ll do the complete opposite.

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Won’t be surprised if they drop Tariq for abrar . And keep 3 ARs

Well, some group of people saying so. Although i believe it will be horrendous decision.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Yesh, came to SL yesterday from India. I am covering important matches in both countries for my abcxyz party haha (As i am American with Pakistani roots so that's why India cant ban my VISA etc as i've been approved by USACA)

Enjoy brother!! look forward to the continued live updates from the ground.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Won’t be surprised if they drop Tariq for abrar . And keep 3 ARs

Abrar got obliterated by India. Not sure this is a good idea.

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Although there are some clouds at one part of the sky above stadium, but overall its completely clear weather with very minimum chance of rain. So no worries about rain.

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

can rain save us today?

Nah bruh, sorry

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

Legend Wasim Akram was spotted with Shaheen Shah Afridi at the pitch, so maybe Wasim bhai was sharing a few tips with him.

 

[Kianig89]

England batters' struggles against spin​

T20 World Cup 2026​

Use the column header buttons to sort columns by ascending or descending orderCurrently not sorted

Balls	Runs	Dismissals	Average	Strike-rate
Phil Salt​	39​	53​	2​	26.5​	135.90​
Jos Buttler​	20​	27​	2​	13.5​	135.00​
Jacob Bethell​	56​	82​	5​	16.4​	146.40​
Tom Banton​	57​	88​	3​	29.3​	154.40​
Harry Brook​	61​	93​	4​	23.3​	152.50​
Sam Curran​	65​	83​	2​	41.5​	127.70​
Will Jacks​	32​	47​	1​	47.0​	146.90​

Look at SR , all good, from bbc

 

[AndayWalaAllRounder]

SSA again doing some warmup ... So looks like guys he is going to play

 

[RidiculousMan]

May the barakah of Ramzan help Pakistan team. Not watching any pre game show , they are bonkers basically

I'm watching Game On Hai because of Shoaib Akhtar. He knows how to entertain the audience

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Guys don't invoke thread ban by using offensive words like Langra for players

 

[light]

I see everyone crapping on Afridi, Babar, and co. But what about your dear captain? What's the point of him in the team? I don't think I have seen anything that he contributed with the bat recently. Bro is worst than Babar if you ask me.

 

[Devadwal]

Guys don't invoke thread ban by using offensive words like Langra for players

Cc @BouncerGuy @Ball Blazer

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Now almost all the journalists at the ground are saying that Shaheen is playing today. It’s still not clear who’s going to be dropped, though.

From what’s being discussed, it’s largely Hesson's call to bring in Shaheen and possibly Abrar. The management and even the captain don’t seem fully on board with those changes.

Hesson reportedly feels the team needs its seniors to step up in what is basically a virtual knockout against England. He also believes Tariq isn’t quite ready to lead the spin attack, which is a bit surprising tbh.

That said, these are just the rumors circulating among journalists at the ground.

The data suggests that England, apart from Salt and, to a lesser extent, Buttler, don't play left arm seamers well at all.

Whether it actually works out with Shaheen or not is left to be seen.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Contrary to masses. I don't mind Shaheen. He's the senior bowler. He has to take responsibility. If the pitch is flat. Now is his responsibility to perform for Pakistan and take the team forward to the next stage.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Guys don't invoke thread ban by using offensive words like Langra for players

Hand on your heart you don't think Shaheen has issue with his knee? What would you call a limping pacer in Urdu?

 

[emranabbas]

2 pacers are must, agree with Afridi , Babar as opener is debatable , if he is playing then it should be 3. Hesson has to take that call of what to do of him

We dont have 2 pacers

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Hand on your heart you don't think Shaheen has issue with his knee? What would you call a limping pacer in Urdu?

Paon ghaseetne wala bowler

 

[emranabbas]

Guys don't invoke thread ban by using offensive words like Langra for players

Can we use the word disable?

 

[hamzie]

salman keeps winning the toss
thankfully batting

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Legularly challenged.

Legoless.

 

[stani_pak]

Pakistan won the TOSS will bat 1st

 

[shah9425]

Pakistan bat first

 

[hamzie]

what did shaheen do to get picked lol

 

[emranabbas]

Batting first

 

[imshally81]

Pakistan won the toss and bat first

 

[Devadwal]

What would Pakistani fans expect if Pakistan won the toss? Remember, there's no chance of rain.

I think Pakistan will bat first, given their previous match. They opted to bat first even though there was a high chance of rain.

No brainer, Pakistan won The toss and elected to bat first.

Faheem out, Shaheen in

 

[stani_pak]

Faheem misses out and Shaheen comes in....ONLY change made.

 

[shah9425]

Guess who is back

 

[emranabbas]

Pakistan weapon is spin

 

[Fast bowler6929]

Salman has that divine power especially in the month of Ramadan. LOL
He always win the toss.

 

[imshally81]

Faheem misses out and Shaheen comes in....ONLY change made.

Not a bad decision

 

[Asif321]

Shaheen playing for Faheem

 

[stani_pak]

Speaking of Tosses I think Salman has won all the tosses or lost only 1 during world cup if not mistaken

 

[emranabbas]

Guess who is back

50 extra runs for England

 

[stani_pak]

Not a bad decision

Hopefully its the right one...Shaheen needs to come to the party tonight.

 

[shah9425]

Speaking of Tosses I think Salman has won all the tosses or lost only 1 during world cup if not mistaken

Luck with toss continues

 

[Asif321]

Not a bad change but AB might have better

 

[imshally81]

Is there any news about dew?

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

What is this pathetic little stadium

 

[stani_pak]

England are unchanged

 

[Fast bowler6929]

(shaheen inclusion)Well it will be seen whether it's the right decision or not.

 

[emranabbas]

Hopefully its the right one...Shaheen needs to come to the party tonight.

Shaheen is like that phupo at a party who attempts to spoil the party every time

 

[shah9425]

180 to 200 is needed

 

[Katwalindian]

King babar is playing today and it's enough to tune in....

 

[stani_pak]

It is a really small ground...could be a good thing for Farhan