England and Pakistan meet at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium tonight with contrasting momentum in Super 8 Group 2.
The 2022 champions control the group after commanding Sri Lanka, while Pakistan carries just one point from their washout against New Zealand, creating early urgency.
England lead the head-to-head 21-9 and boast a perfect 3-0 record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, including the 2022 final.
However, vulnerabilities exist; England’s openers have the lowest aggregate among Super 8 teams, and they’ve lost 21 wickets to spin (tournament-high).
Pakistan counters with Sahibzada Farhan’s prolific form (leading T20 run-scorer since January 2025), though the rest struggle below 30 averages. On spin-friendly Pallekele, this promises an intriguing tactical battle.
England vs Pakistan Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Pakistan (45th Match, Super 8 Group 2) |
| Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8s |
Where to Watch ENG vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
UK fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW. Pakistani viewers can access the game through PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports with streaming on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Ireland | — | ICC.tv |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Myco | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
The England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK with streaming on Sky Go and NOW. Pakistani viewers can watch on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports with streaming on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha, while Indian fans can access the match via Star Sports and JioHotstar.
England vs Pakistan Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
England remain unchanged, though Jacob Bethell’s bowling availability is unclear after a finger injury. Pakistan is unlikely to recall Shaheen Afridi, with Salman Mirza retaining his spot.
Fakhar Zaman replaces Khawaja Nafay after the washout. Babar Azam likely bats No. 4 as a stabilizer after being held back against Namibia due to a poor powerplay strike rate.
England Probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
The surface showed stickiness in the England-Sri Lanka match after being under covers, but has settled with no rain around. Spin still expected to play a major role. Pakistan make their tournament debut at this venue while England have bilateral series experience here. No rain forecast for Tuesday.
T20 Stats At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 34 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 144 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) by NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) by SL vs ENG |
