ENG vs PAK Fantasy 11 Prediction | Match 45, Playing XI

ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Match 45, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

England is set to face Pakistan in the 45th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Tuesday, February 24.

Preview

In the 45th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, England (ENG) is set to face Pakistan (PAK). England put up a superb performance in the last match, defeating Sri Lanka by 51 runs. Phil Salt batted brilliantly and scored 62 runs in 40 balls, while Will Jacks was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets. Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid also took two wickets each.

On the other hand, Pakistan had a stellar performance in the group stage, winning three out of four matches to secure a place in the Super 8. However, they got no result in the last match against New Zealand, which was abandoned due to rain after the toss.

Match Information

England vs Pakistan, Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y3)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 24 Feb 2026, Tue, 7:00 PM IST, Kandy

Probable PlayingXI

England

T Banton, LA Dawson, HC Brook(C), WG Jacks, Jacob Bethell, SM Curran, J Overton, PD Salt, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, AU Rashid

Bench: BM Duckett, R Ahmed, L Wood, JC Tongue

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman(C), Babar Azam, FK Zaman, Usman Khan, SH Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza

Bench: Khawaja Nafay, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, S Afridi

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- England

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 157

Pitch Report

The surface at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is known for offering a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch generally provides good pace and bounce, enabling batters to play their shots freely in the power play. In the last five T20 matches at this venue, the highest total recorded is 225, while the lowest was 95. These figures indicate that disciplined batting can help to reach competitive scores, while bowlers also get help from this surface.

Captains- 6.5

Philip Salt ENG | wk

Phil Salt has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 62 runs in the last game against Sri Lanka. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

Sahibzada Farhan PAK | bat

Sahibzada Farhan is an excellent batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Farhan has scored 308 runs in the last 9 games, including a century against Namibia in the previous game.

Avoid Player Message- 8

Faheem Ashraf- PAK | ALL- 7.5

Usman Khan- PAK | BAT

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 17/100

WicketKeeper

Jos Buttler- 9

Philip Salt- 6.5

Batter

Will Jacks- 7.5

Sahibzada Farhan- 7

Agha Salman- 9

Saim Ayub- 7

AllRounder

Shadab Khan- 8.5

Sam Curran- 8.5

Bowler

Jofra Archer- 7

Usman Tariq- 5.5

Adil Rashid- 7.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 17.5/100

WicketKeeper

Jos Buttler- 9

Philip Salt- 6.5

Batter

Will Jacks- 7.5

Harry Brook- 6.5

Sahibzada Farhan- 7

Agha Salman- 9

Saim Ayub- 7

AllRounder

Shadab Khan- 8.5

Sam Curran- 8.5

Bowler

Usman Tariq- 5.5

Adil Rashid- 7.5

FAQs – ENG vs PAK, Match 45, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?

The match will take place on February 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

2. How have England and Pakistan performed recently in the tournament?

England are coming off a strong 51-run win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan advanced to the Super 8 after winning three of their four group matches, with their last game against New Zealand abandoned due to rain.

3. What is the pitch report for the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?

The pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It provides good pace and bounce for batters early on, while bowlers also get assistance. The average first-innings score is around 155–160.

4. Who are the key players to watch in the ENG vs PAK match?

England: Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan

5. Where can we see the ENG vs PAK Live Match & Stream today?

We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

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