February 24, 2026
After early setbacks, losing Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethell cheaply, Harry Brook has anchored England’s innings. The captain is unbeaten on 83 off 45 balls, striking eight boundaries and three sixes. His innings have prevented Pakistan from fully capitalizing on their early breakthroughs and kept the required run rate manageable.
Usman Tariq provided a brief spark with two wickets, removing Tom Banton and Sam Curran, but England’s top order firepower has kept the scoreboard ticking. Will Jacks has supported Brook with 11 off 10 balls, keeping the momentum alive.
At 124/5, England are in a commanding position chasing 165. Pakistan now needs a composed spell from Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, and the remaining bowlers to trigger a collapse. Any further wickets could shift momentum, but Brook’s dominance makes a comeback challenging.
The question now is: Can Pakistan claw their way back into this Eng vs Pak clash, or will England maintain control till the final over?