T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan has to face a historic challenge in the Super-8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan’s first match in the Super-8 stage was washed out due to rain. In such a situation, to get the ticket for the semi-finals, it will have to win the remaining matches at any cost. But Pakistan also faces a big challenge. It is also going to face a team in the Super-8 round against which it has never won in the T20 World Cup.
History will have to be changed to win the match
Pakistan’s next match is going to be against England at Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy. This match is very important for Pakistan because till now Pakistan has never defeated England in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan played its first match against England in the T20 World Cup in 2009. But in these 17 years, Pakistan has not been able to taste victory against England. If Pakistan wins this match today i.e. on 24th February, then it will be their first victory over England in T20 World Cup history.
Pakistan lost every time
So far 3 matches have been played between the two teams in the T20 World Cup. During this period, Pakistan has faced defeat every time. In the year 2009, both the teams had met in the group stage, when England had defeated by 48 runs. Then in the Super-8 round of 2010, both the teams came face to face. This time also Pakistan had to lose the match by 6 wickets. At the same time, the last encounter took place in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Then England won the title by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets.
England has also been dominant in the overall T20I. There have been 31 matches between the two teams, where England has won 21, Pakistan has won 9 and one match has been without result. In such a situation, this match is not only an opportunity for Pakistan to gain points but also to remove the mental and historical burden. But England is also in strong form and has already won one match in the Super-8. In such a situation, this match is going to be very exciting.