Watch Live Cricket Pakistan vs England (PAK vs IND) 45th T20 Match PTV Sports Live broadcast from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on February 24, 2026. The match will start at 06:30 PM PST. You can Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Live on SIALTV.PK
The stakes are higher than ever! Pakistan faces the defending champions England in a do-or-die Super 8 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After a frustrating washout against New Zealand, the Green Shirts must secure a win today to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
England, led by Harry Brook, enters this contest with momentum after a dominant 51-run victory over Sri Lanka. With both teams fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, cricket fans can expect a high-voltage encounter in Kandy.
Match Preview: PAK vs ENG T20 WC 2026
This is a battle of styles. Pakistan’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, will test England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach in T20s. The pitch in Pallekele is expected to assist spinners, making Shadab Khan and Abrar Ahmed key figures for Pakistan against England’s deep batting lineup.
England will rely on their explosive openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler to neutralize the Pakistani pace early on. For Pakistan, the focus will be on Captain Salman Ali Agha and the returning Babar Azam to anchor the innings and set a challenging total.
Key Battles to Watch
- Shaheen Afridi vs. Phil Salt: The first over will set the tone. Can Shaheen get the ball to swing back into the right-hander?
- Jofra Archer vs. Babar Azam: Pace against precision. Archer’s steep bounce will be a major threat to Pakistan’s top order.
- Adil Rashid vs. The Middle Order: With the ball turning, Rashid’s four overs could decide the fate of the match in the middle phase.
TV Guide: How to Watch Pakistan vs England Live?
For cricket lovers in Pakistan, the match will be broadcast Live & Exclusive on PTV Sports. You can also watch it in HD on Ten Sports.
Digital Streaming Options:
- Tamasha App: Free live streaming for mobile users in Pakistan.
- Myco: Watch live and earn rewards.
- Tapmad: Ad-free HD streaming (subscription required).
International Broadcasters:
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Go
- India: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar
- USA/Canada: Willow TV
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
Projected Playing XI
Pakistan Squad (Probable):
Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
England Squad (Probable):
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.
Live Score & Weather Updates
The weather in Kandy has been unpredictable, but forecasts suggest a clear evening for the match. However, the toss remains crucial. Teams winning the toss at Pallekele often prefer to chase, knowing that dew can make gripping the ball difficult for bowlers in the second innings.
Tune in to PTV Sports at 6:30 PM PST for the pre-match show and toss update!
