The 45th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will see England face Pakistan in Pallekele. This article covers the NZ vs PAK match prediction, including the toss analysis, pitch report, head-to-head records, predicted scores, probable XIs, and winning probabilities.
ENG vs PAK Match Super 8 Group 2 Prediction: Who Will Win Game No.45?
Match Details:
Match: England vs Pakistan, Match No. 45, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Record
England vs Pakistan in T20 cricket is pure fire every time they clash. The rivalry is intense and packed with pressure. But when it comes to dominance, England is far ahead of Pakistan. Out of 31 T20I games between these two teams, England has crushed Pakistan 21 times, while Pakistan has managed just nine wins.
In the T20 World Cup, England has been completely ruthless. They have beaten Pakistan in all three of their meetings in the mega event. Now, they would love to continue this dominance and stretch their winning record even further in Pallekele.
Pitch Report & Conditions
Pallekele Cricket Stadium is famous for its batting-friendly pitch. Unlike other grounds, where spinners get more help, Pallekele is more balanced and fairer for both teams. The pitch has good bounce, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat.
So, batters enjoy playing their shots, especially in the Powerplay when the field is up. At the same time, there is something for the bowlers as well. In T20 matches, a score of 170 to 180 is enough for the teams to defend at this venue. If a team scores more than 185, the chase is likely impossible.
ENG vs PAK Super 8 Weather Report
The weather for the Super 8 match between England and Pakistan is expected to be mostly fine, but conditions will be humid. Players may feel some tiredness because of the moisture in the air. Dew is likely to play an important role in the second innings, which could make bowling difficult later in the game.
Given that the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of better early conditions. The sky will be partly cloudy during the evening. The temperature will be around 20°C, with a small 25% chance of rain. Overall, a full match is expected.
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction, Probable XIs
England Playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (C), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
Toss Impact
The toss will be very important in the England vs Pakistan Super 8 match at Pallekele. Humidity may be around 80%, which can bring heavy dew in the second innings of this night game.
Dew makes the ball wet and difficult for spinners to control. Batting under lights becomes easier as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. So, the captain winning the toss will likely bowl first. The first-inning score of 190+ runs will be safe in this Super 8 game.
Form and Fitness
There is no fitness issue in both the Pakistan and England camps. Both teams are also in good form.
Score Prediction
This match is likely to be a high-scoring contest. If England bat first, they can easily target between 175 and 190. Given their attacking top order, they can even post 200 runs on the board.
If Pakistan bat first, they may look at a total between 165 and 180. At Pallekele, around 170 is a challenging target. Anything below that can be chased down easily, especially with dew expected in the second innings, which makes batting easier under lights.
ENG vs PAK: Players to Perform Prediction
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Tariq, Mohammad Nawaz
ENG vs PAK: Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for England in the match?
Harry Brook or Sam Curran
Who will score the most runs for Pakistan in the match?
Sahibzada Farhan or Salman Ali Agha
ENG vs PAK: Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Adil Rashid or Liam Dawson
Who will pick the most wickets for Pakistan in the match?
Mohammad Nawaz or Usman Tariq
Conclusion: Who Will Win the NZ vs PAK Match No.45?
England looks confident, aiming to stay on top, while Pakistan is eager to prove themselves. The key battle is England’s powerful hitters versus Pakistan’s in-form spinners. England holds a slight edge with a 55% chance to win, while Pakistan stands at 45%.
