Tuesday’s Super 8 thriller saw England conquer Pakistan, clinching the first semifinal berth of T20 World Cup 2026 and igniting celebrations back home. Their path to this point has been nothing short of legendary.
This is England’s sixth semifinal and an unprecedented fifth consecutive since 2016, outpacing the four-in-a-row marks set by Pakistan and Sri Lanka in past eras. The Three Lions’ reliability under pressure is unmatched.
Tying Pakistan at six apiece while edging past India’s five, England reshuffles the historical hierarchy. India remains in contention to match them.
England’s trophy cabinet gleams with 2010 and 2022 titles—over Australia and Pakistan—flanked by a 2016 final defeat to West Indies. India’s haul features 2007 (beat Pakistan) and 2024 (beat South Africa) victories, with a 2014 stumble against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan lifted the cup once in 2009 against Sri Lanka, but bowed out in 2007 to India and 2022 to England.
As England marches on, their record symbolizes a dynasty in the making. Expert analyses praise their balanced squad and strategic depth, forecasting a strong semifinal challenge in the quest for another title.