India, Feb. 25 -- Pakistan's Super 8 campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 is suddenly on a knife-edge after their defeat to England, leaving them with virtually no room for error and very little control over their own destiny. With England now on four points and a semi-final spot from Group 2, Pakistan's equation is straightforward in headline terms - but messy in the fine print. They have one game left, against Sri Lanka on 28 February in Pallekele, and must treat it as a must-win. Anything less, and the tournament is over for them.

Pakistan currently sit on 1 point from 2 matches after their earlier fixture against New Zealand was washed out. Even a win over Sri Lanka will only take them to three points, which means they can't qualify on...