England Defeats Pakistan in T20 World Cup; Fan Altercation Reported at Pallekele

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Pallekele, England defeated Pakistan by two wickets, securing the first semi-final spot. Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi attributed the loss to a lack of batting partnerships, while England's Harry Brook scored a century. The defeat leaves Pakistan with one point from a washed-out match and one game remaining, needing a win and favorable results to advance. Additionally, a physical altercation occurred between Pakistan and England supporters during the match, drawing attention on social media.