It wouldn't be wrong to say that England team found themselves in deep trouble, losing 4 wickets for mere 58 runs, losing their top order. However, Chasing 165 runs against Pakistan in the Super 8 clash in Colombo, England team needed a player to step up. And guess what? The captain - Harry Brook himself stepped up and took the game away from the opposition. This win has not only given them 2 points, but also confirmed semi final spot in the T20 World Cup 2026, becoming first team to enter the semi finals. England team, who were not looking that good in the tournament, came really strong ever since not-so-good game against Nepal and defeat against West Indies at the Group Stage. 

Harry Brook smashed 100 off 50 balls, striking at 200 against Pakistan. The England captain smashed 10 boundaries and 4 maximums to just turn the innings in the favour of them. In the Super 8, England team has now won 2 matches out of the 2 that they have played. The first game they won convincingly against the host Sri Lanka. Whereas, they registered another commanding win against Pakistan. 

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The last game of the Super 8 stage will be against New Zealand. With this hundred, he also became the second player after Pathum to score 100 in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan, on the other hand, will have to regroup. The permutation and combination will come into play if the men-in-green need to qualify. Pakistan gave a fight, but in the end England held their nerves and won the nail-biting clash. 

Most likely, it looks like England and New Zeland will qualify for the semifinals from Group 2 of T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will be up against New Zealand on 25th February, which is actually a knock out game for the host.