England secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup clash at Kandy, chasing down the target in the final over to seal an important win. After restricting Pakistan to a competitive total, England’s batting lineup held its nerve despite losing wickets at regular intervals. A match-winning century from Harry Brook anchored the chase and proved decisive in a tense finish.
Earlier, Pakistan showed promise with the bat, highlighted by a solid half-century from Sahibzada Farhan, while Shaheen Afridi’s fiery spell kept England under pressure during the chase. However, England’s lower order displayed composure in the closing stages to guide the team home with five balls to spare, handing Pakistan a narrow but significant defeat in the tournament.
