The rivalry between England and Pakistan is a masterclass in cricketing unpredictability. Whether it’s the clinical precision of English “Bazball” or the raw, lightning-fast “Tape-Ball” flair of Pakistan, these two nations deliver pure theater. From historic Test battles to T20 World Cup showdowns, every clash is a high-stakes drama.

England vs Pakistan: Last 7 Match History

This scorecard highlights the high-octane battles between these two sides across all formats.

DateFormatVenueResultTop Performer
24 Feb 2026T20IPallekele England won by 2 wicketsHarry Brook: 100(51)
24 Oct 2024TestRawalpindi Pakistan won by 9 wicketsSaud Shakeel: 134 runs
15 Oct 2024TestMultanPakistan won by 152 runsSajid Khan: 9 wickets (match)
07 Oct 2024TestMultanEngland won by an innings & 47 runsHarry Brook: 317 runs
30 May 2024T20IThe OvalEngland won by 7 wicketsPhil Salt: 45(25)
25 May 2024T20IEdgbastonEngland won by 23 runsJos Buttler: 84(51)
11 Nov 2023ODIKolkataEngland won by 93 runsDavid Willey: 3/56

England Squad

  • Captains: Harry Brook (T20), Ben Stokes (Test)
  • Batters: Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt
  • All-rounders: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jacob Bethell
  • Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Jamie Smith
  • Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, Gus Atkinson

🇵🇰 Pakistan Squad

  • Captains: Salman Ali Agha (T20), Shan Masood (Test)
  • Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saud Shakeel
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Aamir Jamal
  • Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Azam Khan
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan

Upcoming Series & Venues (2026-2027)

Series TypeTentative DateHost NationPrimary Venues
England Tour of PakistanOct – Nov 2026PakistanKarachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi
ICC Men’s T20 World CupFeb – Mar 2026India/Sri LankaColombo, Pallekele (Recently Concluded)
Pakistan Tour of EnglandJuly – Aug 2027EnglandLord’s, Old Trafford, The Oval

ICC Team Rankings (As of April 2026)

FormatEngland RankPakistan RankTop Ranked Team
Test3rd6thAustralia
ODI4th5thIndia
T20I2nd7thIndia

Head-to-Head Summary

FormatTotal PlayedEngland WinsPakistan WinsDraw/No Result
Test92302339
ODI9257323
T20I342293

Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!

MatchYearResultWhy It’s Epic
T20 World Cup Final2022England won by 5 wicketsStokes’ masterclass at the MCG to lift the trophy.
1st Test, Multan2024England won by an inningsBrook’s 317 and Root’s 262 in a record 823/7 total.
Champions Trophy Final2017Pakistan won by 180 runsFakhar Zaman’s ton stunned the favorites.

Major Tournament Matches

TournamentStageWinnerMargin
T20 World Cup 2026Super 8sEngland2 Wickets
ODI World Cup 2023LeagueEngland93 Runs
T20 World Cup 2022FinalEngland5 Wickets
ODI World Cup 2019LeaguePakistan14 Runs

Key Performance Table

PlayerRoleSpecialty
Harry BrookBatterExplosive Scoring
Babar AzamBatterTechnical Mastery
Shaheen AfridiBowlerFirst-over Wickets
Jofra ArcherBowlerExtreme Pace

Tactical Power-Plays & Record Breakers (2025-26)

Tactical ElementLeading PerformerRecord/Impact
Death Over StrikerPhil Salt160.5 Strike Rate in final 4 overs
Spin Web MasterSajid KhanMost wickets (19) in home Test season
Opening GambitZak CrawleyFastest 50 in a Test against Pakistan

Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics

The MatchupTactical BattleKey Advantage
Root vs. SpinSweep vs. Sajid KhanRoot uses feet to nullify turn
Shaheen vs. ButtlerInswing vs. AggressionShaheen targets the pads early
Archer vs. BabarHigh Bounce vs. BackfootArcher tests the ribcage

History Re-Written: 2025/26 Season Records

Record BrokenPlayerNew Milestone
Highest Test PartnershipRoot & Brook454 Runs vs. Pakistan
Most T20I Runs 2025Harry Brook890 Runs in a calendar year
Fastest 10-Wicket HaulNoman AliUnder 40 overs of bowling

Pace vs. Power: The World’s Fastest Bowlers

BowlerTop SpeedAverage Speed
Haris Rauf155.8 kph148 kph
Jofra Archer154.2 kph145 kph
Naseem Shah152.0 kph144 kph
Gus Atkinson151.5 kph142 kph

Predicted Squad Selection for 2026 Series 

England Core Squad Pakistan Core Squad
Harry Brook (C)Salman Ali Agha (C)
Jos Buttler (WK)Babar Azam
Jofra ArcherShaheen Shah Afridi
Adil RashidMohammad Rizwan (WK)
Zak CrawleySaim Ayub
Sam CurranNaseem Shah
Phil SaltShadab Khan
Gus AtkinsonSaud Shakeel
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