'Hats off to him': Salman Agha on Harry Brook's hundred
What's the story
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has praised England's Harry Brook after the latter's stunning century helped his team secure a two-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash. The win not only marked England's first semifinal qualification in this edition of the World Cup but also highlighted Brook's exceptional performance. Chasing a target of 165 runs, Brook scored a match-winning 100 off just 51 balls, taking his team to victory despite an early batting collapse.
Post-match analysis
Brook's innings took the game away from us: Agha
In the post-match presentation, Agha admitted that while Pakistan started strong with the bat, they couldn't finish as well as they wanted to. He said their score was a bit short and credited Brook for his brilliant innings that turned the game in England's favor. "Hats off to him," Agha said about Brook's performance, adding that they threw everything at him but he still took the game away from them.
Team performance
Farhan has batted very well throughout the WC: Agha
Agha also praised Sahibzada Farhan for his consistent performances throughout the tournament. The latter made 63 in the game. He acknowledged that some batters didn't perform as expected but said such fluctuations can happen in World Cups. "I think he's batted very well throughout the World Cup," Agha said about Farhan, adding that other batters haven't played the way they wanted to but it can happen like that in World Cups.
Match details
Brook's historic ton powers England to victory
Despite a late collapse and a four-wicket haul from Shaheen Afridi, England held their nerve to win the match. The chase started on a shaky note with England at 58/4 but Brook's historic century off just 50 balls turned things around. He became the first captain in T20 World Cup history to score a century. Jofra Archer hit the winning boundary as England finished at 166/8 in 19.1 overs.
Match summary
Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with a 63-run knock
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan's 63 off 45 balls helped Pakistan post a total of 164/9 after opting to bat first. England's bowlers, especially Liam Dawson (3/24), kept taking crucial wickets to limit the score. With two wins in as many Super 8 matches, England sealed their semifinal spot while Pakistan was knocked out after a washout and this defeat.