England became the first team to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup after defeating Pakistan by two wickets. The match, held on February 24, 2026, saw England chase down a target of 165 runs. Jofra Archer sealed the victory with a boundary off the first ball of the final over, sparking celebrations. Captain Harry Brook led from the front with a remarkable century, scoring 100 runs off 50 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes, marking the first century by any captain in this World Cup.

Pakistan, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and posted 164 for 9 in 20 overs, driven by Sahibzada Farhan’s 63. For England, Liam Dawson took 3 wickets for 24 runs, while Archer claimed 2 for 32. Despite Shaheen Afridi’s 4 for 30, Pakistan could not defend their total. The defeat left Pakistan’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.

With this win, England advanced to the semifinals ahead of all other teams, maintaining strong momentum in the tournament.