KANDY (Kashmir English): The high-stakes clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and England will take place here today, February 24, 2026.
The game is a critical Super Eight encounter in the tournament. Following a rain-washed opener against New Zealand that left them with only one point, Pakistan enters this match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in a “must-win” situation to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
England, currently leading Group 2 after a dominant 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, can secure a semi-final spot with a win today.
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Start Time: 7:00 PM IST (Local time).
The stakes: A win for England guarantees them a place in the final four.
For Pakistan, a loss would leave them dependent on other results and a mandatory win against Sri Lanka in their final game.
Head-to-Head
England has historically dominated the format, winning 21 of the 31 T20Is played between the two nations.
Notably, England holds a perfect 3-0 record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup history, including their victory in the 2022 final.
Category Pakistan England
T20I Wins (Head-to-Head) 9 21
World Cup Head-to-Head 0 3
The outcome of today’s match will significantly shape the remainder of the 2026 cricket calendar for both nations.
T20 World Cup 2026
If Pakistan wins, they move to three points and will likely need to defeat Sri Lanka to confirm a semi-final berth.
If England wins, they advance to the semi-finals immediately.
