Harry Brook’s Stunning Century Crushes Pakistan, Sends England to Semis
England are back in the T20 World Cup semi-finals and at the heart of it all stands a captain who says he has just lived through the hardest winter of his life.
Harry Brook delivered when it mattered most. A blazing century against Pakistan not only powered England into the last four of the T20 World Cup 2026, it also felt deeply personal. For months, Brook has been under pressure. A difficult Ashes tour in Australia raised questions about his consistency. Off-field controversy only added to the scrutiny. As captain, every move he made was dissected. Every score was judged.
But on this night, none of that noise mattered.
Promoted up the order to number three after a tactical call from head coach Brendon McCullum, Brook walked in with intent. England needed stability, but they also needed aggression. And he gave them both. He attacked early, especially during the powerplay, putting Pakistan’s bowlers under pressure from the start. The timing was clean. The footwork was sharp. And the confidence was unmistakable.
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Pakistan fought back, as they always do in big tournaments. Shaheen Shah Afridi struck with key wickets and kept the contest alive. But Brook stayed composed. He built partnerships. He absorbed pressure. And when the moment came to accelerate, he did it with authority. His century came off just 50 balls, a captain’s knock in every sense.
For England, this victory is more than just two points. It signals resilience. After inconsistency earlier in the tournament, they now look like serious contenders again. The decision to push Brook up the order could shape the rest of their campaign. When he bats longer, England look settled. They look dangerous.
For Pakistan, the defeat is a setback that will sting. Their bowling had moments of brilliance, but they could not contain Brook once he found his rhythm. In tournaments like this, one innings can change everything. And this was that kind of innings.
What makes this story powerful is the human element. Brook admitted this has been the toughest stretch of his career. And yet, under global pressure, he produced one of the finest T20 innings of his life. That is leadership. That is character.
England now march into the semi-finals with momentum. Pakistan must regroup quickly. The stakes only get higher from here.
Stay with us for continuing coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026, as the road to the final intensifies and every match reshapes the tournament landscape.
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