Pakistan vs England: T20 World Cup Super 8 Clash Begins with Pakistan Batting First

In a highly anticipated Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan has chosen to bat first after winning the toss against England. The match sees a key change for Pakistan with Shaheen Shah Afridi stepping in for Faheem Ashraf. Both teams are set to showcase their skills as they vie for a crucial victory. Read on for the complete team lineups and more details about this exciting clash!

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 24, 2026, 18:58 IST

Match Overview

Pallekele: In a thrilling Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first against England.

The Pakistani team made a strategic change by bringing in left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who replaced all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. Meanwhile, England retained their original lineup without any alterations.

Team Lineups:

England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.