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Harry Brook stars as England wins T20 World Cup match
England secured its place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan at Pallekele Stadium. Harry Brook's century-class performance overshadowed Pakistan's efforts, despite Shaheen Afridi taking four wickets. England chased down 165 with five balls remaining.
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Summary
At the end of the fifteenth over, Pakistan, at 112 runs for 3 wickets, was expected to reach an unassailable target for England with Farhan hitting consecutive sixes and fours off Overton. Dawson, who took 3 wickets for 24 runs, became England's most successful bowler, while Jamie Overton took 2 wickets for 26 runs.