ENG vs PAK Match Prediction & Head-to-Head: Who Will Win Today’s England vs Pakistan Match? – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 45
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Updated: February 23, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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England vs Pakistan 45th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. This Super 8 (Group 2) clash is crucial for semifinal qualification, especially after contrasting starts to this stage. England began strongly with a 51-run win over Sri Lanka in their first Super 8 encounter, while Pakistan’s opening Super 8 match was abandoned due to rain.
England’s spinners dominated in their last game at Pallekele, claiming 7 of the 10 wickets, highlighting how effective slow bowling can be on this surface. Pakistan, meanwhile, relied heavily on spin earlier in the tournament, even bowling 18 overs of spin against India, and could adopt a similar strategy here. The PAK vs ENG match prediction leans slightly towards Pakistan due to their stronger spin depth and better suitability to slow conditions, making this PAK vs ENG today match prediction a tightly balanced contest.
ENG vs PAK Match Details
- Match: England vs Pakistan, Super 8 (Group 2), 45th Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: 24 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
ENG vs PAK Pitch Report – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
The Pallekele surface has offered balanced conditions but tends to slow down as the game progresses. Teams batting first have mostly scored between 150–170. Spin becomes increasingly effective in the middle overs, making it a key factor in this contest.
- Balanced pitch
- Average 1st innings score: 150–170
- Good stroke play early on
- Spin effective in middle overs
- Scoring becomes tougher later in innings
Weather Report – Pallekele
- Warm and humid conditions
- Considerable cloud cover
- Light winds
- Small chance of scattered showers
- Moisture in air may assist bowlers
ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | England(ENG) Won | Pakistan(PAK) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
29 |
20 |
09 |
Latest meeting (30-May-2024): England won by 7 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)
ENG vs PAK Predicted Playing XI
England (ENG) Predicted XI
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pakistan (PAK) Predicted 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
Probable Top Performers – ENG vs PAK
Batters to Watch
- Jacob Bethell (ENG): 146 runs in 5 matches at strike rate 133
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 220 runs in 4 matches at strike rate 164
- Philip Salt (ENG): 62 off 40 in last match
Bowlers to Watch
- Usman Tariq (PAK): Economy 5.82 in this World Cup
- Adil Rashid (ENG): Key spinner on slow surface
- Will Jacks (ENG): 3/22 in last match at Pallekele
ENG vs PAK Toss Prediction
With cloud cover expected and assistance for bowlers early on, captains may prefer to chase.
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction
England come into this match with confidence after a convincing win, but Pakistan’s spin-heavy strategy could be decisive on this slow surface. If Pakistan replicate their approach of bowling extended spells of spin and contain England’s aggressive batters, they hold a slight edge.If you want a stronger idea of who might win today, the PAK vs NZ Match 41 and SL vs ENG Match 42 predictions are worth checking.
Prediction: Pakistan to Win
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❓FAQs
Pakistan have a slight edge due to their strong spin attack on a slow pitch.
A score between 150–170 runs is usually competitive at this venue.
The pitch slows down in the middle overs, helping spinners control runs and take wickets.
England lead the rivalry, but Pakistan have won several key matches in recent years.
Teams often prefer to bowl first, especially with cloud cover and moisture in the air.