England’s Recovery and Brook’s Masterclass
Chasing a modest target of 165, England struggled at 58/4 before Brook steadied the innings. He scored 100 runs off 51 balls, including 10 fours and 4 sixes, and stitched crucial partnerships with Sam Curran (45 runs) and Will Jacks (52 runs) to secure victory in 19.1 overs.
Pakistan’s Strong Start Falls Short
Pakistan began strongly, reducing England to 27/2 early, with Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq taking key wickets. Farhan scored 63 off 45 balls, anchoring the innings with partnerships with Babar Azam (25) and Fakhar Zaman (25). However, England bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson, dismissed crucial batsmen in the final overs to tilt the game.
Match Highlights and Key Stats
- England recovered from 58/4 to chase 165, winning in 19.1 overs.
- Harry Brook scored 100 off 51 balls, first T20I century by a captain in World Cup history.
- Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 63 runs.
- Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets for 30 runs.
- Dawson claimed 3 wickets for 24 runs in four overs.
With this win, England joins the semi-finals as the first team from Group 2. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand will compete for the remaining semi-final spot.
