Pakistan set a 165-run target for England after posting 164 for nine in their 20 overs in the Super Eights, Group 2 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Pallekele on Tuesday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Pakistan managed a competitive total despite losing wickets at regular intervals in the second half of the innings. Opener Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with a fluent 63 off 45 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes. He anchored the innings and helped Pakistan recover after early setbacks. Saim Ayub fell for seven, while skipper Salman Agha managed just five. Babar Azam contributed 25 off 24 balls but struggled to accelerate. The momentum shifted in the middle overs as Fakhar Zaman struck a quick 25 off 16 deliveries, including two sixes. Shadab Khan provided a late flourish with a rapid 23 off 11 balls, but Pakistan lost three wickets in the final over to finish at 164-9. For England, Liam Dawson was the standout bowler, picking up three wickets for 24 runs in his four overs. Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton claimed two wickets each, while Adil Rashid took one. At the innings break, Pakistan’s run rate stood at 8.20 per over. According to the live win probability, Pakistan held a slight edge with 56.69 percent compared to England’s 43.31 percent. England now require 165 runs to secure victory and strengthen their position in the Super Eights stage of the tournament.