Pakistan 164-9 (20 ov)  Farhan 63 off 45,  7 fours and 2 sixes,Dawson 3-24

England 166-8 (19.1ov) Brook 100 off 51, 10 fours and four sixes, Shaheen 4-30

England won by two wickets

England storm into T20 World Cup  Cricket Semis

Harry Brook scored a sensational century to beat Pakistan by 2 wickets in Pallekele and led England into the T20 World Cup Semi-finals.

England captain promoted himself to number three after Phil Salt was dismissed first ball and made exactly 100 in a chase of 165, as  wickets were tumbling around him. Jos Buttler failed again – out for three in the third over- while Jacob Bethell fell for  eight and Tom Banton two as England slipped to 58-4 after a mini collapse. But Brook hit ten fours and four sixes. England return to India for a semi-final on either Wednesday or Thursday next week. Pakistan is hoping other results go their way and win the final Group 2 game against co-hosts Sri Lanka at this venue on Saturday.