England face Pakistan in a crucial match in the T20 World Cup, a win for England would leave them on the brink of the semi-finals.
England vs Pakistan
Match Facts
Location: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
Kick Off Time: 13:30 GMT (7pm Local), Tuesday 24th February
Tournament: T20 World Cup
Where to Watch (UK): Sky Sports Cricket
England face Pakistan in a high‑stakes Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup in Kandy, with semi-final qualification firmly in focus as both sides look to seize control of Group 2.
England come in with momentum after a commanding win over Sri Lanka and hold a dominant recent record against Pakistan in T20 cricket, while Pakistan are under pressure following a rain‑hit start to the Super Eights and growing scrutiny on their batting tempo.
Check out the latest odds, our match prediction, and betting tips for Tuesday's clash.
Who are the favourites to win in England vs Pakistan?
At the time of writing, England are 4/6 favourites to beat Pakistan on Tuesday. With their opponents 7/5 underdogs, with the bookmakers expecting a tightly fought contest between the two nations.
| Result | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| England | 4/6 | Bresbet |
| Pakistan | 7/5 | BetMGM |
View the full market on the England vs Pakistan match page on Oddschecker.
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England vs Pakistan – Match Prediction
England look deserved favourites to edge this Super Eight clash, largely due to their superior bowling balance and growing comfort in Sri Lankan conditions. Their spinners dismantled Sri Lanka on this surface and should again play a decisive role against a Pakistan batting line-up that has struggled to maintain tempo, particularly through the middle overs. Pakistan’s reliance on Sahibzada Farhan at the top means early wickets could quickly expose a fragile middle order that has come under heavy scrutiny during this tournament.
While England’s batting has yet to fully click, Phil Salt’s return to form and the all‑round influence of Will Jacks give them more routes to control the game than Pakistan currently possess. The Pallekele pitch is expected to slow as the match progresses, which again favours England’s deeper spin options and disciplined death bowling. Unless Pakistan’s spinners completely dominate the middle overs, England’s experience in high‑pressure tournament cricket should see them justify their status as favourites and take a major step towards the semi‑finals.
Prediction: England Win
England vs Pakistan Most Popular Bets
These are the most popular bets placed on England vs Pakistan this week on Oddschecker:
England to Win @ 4/6
Harry Brook - Top English Batsman @ 7/1
England to Win the Toss @ 10/11
England vs Pakistan Betting Tips
England to Win
Advised Stake: 1.5pts
Best Odds: 4/6 with Bresbet
Harry Brook - Top English Batsman
Advised Stake: 0.5pts
Best Odds: 7/1 with BetMGM
