England pulled off a tense two-wicket victory over Pakistan with five balls to spare in a gripping Super 8 encounter, thanks to a sensational century from Harry Brook.
Batting first, Pakistan posted 164/9 in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan anchored the innings with a composed 63 off 45 balls, while Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam chipped in with useful contributions. England’s bowlers kept things tight, with Liam Dawson leading the effort with 3/24.
In reply, England found themselves under pressure after early wickets, but Harry Brook produced a magnificent unbeaten 100 off 51 deliveries to steer the chase. His innings combined composure with explosive stroke play, keeping England in the hunt despite regular breakthroughs from Pakistan.
Shaheen Afridi was outstanding with the ball, claiming 4/30 and repeatedly dragging Pakistan back into the contest. However, crucial support from Will Jacks (28) and Sam Curran (16) helped England cross the line in the penultimate over.
The victory keeps England firmly in contention in the Super 8 stage, while Pakistan are left ruing missed chances in a match that swung dramatically until the final moments.