England vs Pakistan Live Streaming: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

Pallekele, 24 February 2026 – England and Pakistan lock horns in a pivotal Super 8 encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 under the Pallekele floodlights on Tuesday night, with slow bowlers poised to dictate the narrative on a surface already showing signs of wear.

England enter the contest atop the group after a thumping 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in their Super 8 opener, a result that shored up their net run-rate and continued a winning habit at the venue. Jos Buttler’s side swept a three-match T20I series here earlier this month and will draw confidence from that familiarity as they target a second successive win.

Pakistan, meanwhile, will lean heavily on a spin-laden attack to upset English plans. Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz give the Men in Green a five-pronged slow-bowling arsenal, an asset that could prove decisive as the pitch slows up in the second innings.

Historical numbers favour England—21 wins in 31 T20I meetings against Pakistan’s nine—but knockout contexts often render history secondary. With points at a premium and a semi-final berth on the horizon, the side that negotiates the turning ball better under pressure is likely to seize the advantage.

Match details Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Toss: 6:30 PM IST Start: 7:00 PM IST

Where to watch India: Star Sports Network (television); live streaming on Jio Hotstar app and website. Live ball-by-ball updates and in-depth coverage will also run on TimesofIndia.com.