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Kolkata: Pakistan return to the field for their second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against England at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 24. Their first match at the same ground was abandoned due to rain. With just three matches left for each team in the Super Eight, there is no room for error to secure a place in the semi-finals. Pakistan has already suffered a major setback with the cancellation of the match against New Zealand, making Tuesday’s match against England all the more important. A point from an abandoned match is even less important when qualification is at stake.
The good news is that the weather forecast is very good this time. According to AccuWeather, there is only a 2% chance of rain, so cricket fans can expect a smooth match. Temperatures will hover around 27 degrees Celsius, which will drop to 25 degrees in the evening, making ideal playing conditions.
Under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan can benefit from playing in Sri Lanka’s environment. They have played all their matches on the island so far, which has made them accustomed to the pitch and conditions. Their strong spin bowling has been instrumental in their rise to this position and could prove decisive against England, who have often struggled against the subcontinent’s spin bowling.
Who will benefit if the match is canceled due to rain?
Even with another match abandoned due to rain, Pakistan’s woes will not abate. Their points will remain at two points and they will have to win their next match at any cost. Moreover, they will be dependent on the results of other teams. Sri Lanka and New Zealand will directly benefit from the abandoned matches. Any team can reach 5 points. If more than one team has 4 points each, qualification can be decided on the basis of net run rate. Clearly, Pakistan will have to take their fate into their own hands after beating England, otherwise they will have to depend on the results of others.
Pakistan vs England: Road to Semi-Finals
After the cancellation of the first match of the Super 8 against New Zealand, Pakistan cannot decide their own fate. Every point counts in this three-match tour, and there is no margin for error. A win against England on Tuesday will make Pakistan’s path much easier. They will have three points, and a win against Sri Lanka in the last match could guarantee a place in the semi-finals with five points, regardless of the results of the remaining matches. This will greatly reduce Pakistan’s chances of qualifying.
If Pakistan lose, they will have just one point and will have to hope that England beat New Zealand in the last match to keep their hopes alive. Net run rate can also play an important role in this situation.
Kolkata, West Bengal
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