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England beat Sri Lanka by 51 runs to move top of their Super 8s group in the T20 World Cup.
Harry Brook says England’s quest for a perfect game remains an exciting prospect for the team.
England need one more win from two remaining Super 8s games to reach the semi-finals.
Brook praised Jacks as England’s standout performer for his all-round contributions in the tournament.
Phil Salt’s 62 from 40 balls anchored England’s innings with a late push.
Jofra Archer credited England’s improving all-round performance as the tournament progressed.
England’s bowlers backed the win by restricting Sri Lanka to 95 all out.
England’s top-order struggled, with only Jacks crossing 20, but the team still sealed the win.
Brook highlighted the squad’s belief and readiness to secure progression in upcoming fixtures.
England announces upcoming pivotal matches vs Pakistan and New Zealand to determine semi-final fate.

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Babar Azam faces pressure as formats increasingly reward aggressive, high-scoring play.
The report notes Azam must adapt to a game that prioritizes power and pace.
Analysts say his leadership will be tested if he cannot finish games in quick time.
The Times emphasizes the need for consistency across formats amid evolving cricket trends.
Azam’s ability to generate boundaries could influence his standing in limited-overs cricket.
The article suggests a need to balance traditional technique with modern attacking play.
Captaincy will be under observation if he fails to deliver quick, impactful innings.
The piece highlights Azam's need to prove worth across all formats, not just tests.
Whether Azam can reinvent his approach will shape his immediate future in international cricket.
The analysis underscores the pressure from peers and fans to adapt quickly.

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England must overcome Pakistan in Pallekele to keep semi-final hopes alive, with spin again shaping the contest as in the wider tournament context.
Pakistan rely heavily on spin, having used spinners for the vast majority of their deliveries this World Cup, a trend England must counter.
Harry Brook has fallen to spin in four of his five innings, underscoring England’s vulnerability to turning deliveries ahead of a pivotal clash.
Jacob Bethell has been dismissed only by spinners across most of England’s matches, highlighting the particular spin threat England must navigate.
Harry Brook remains optimistic, insisting England are close to a 'perfect game' after a Sri Lanka win, a mindset England will lean on against Pakistan.
England will weigh pace versus spin for their selection, with the seamers possibly held back if the ball turns, shaping the final XI for the innings.
Sahibzada Farhan tops Pakistan’s scoring in the tournament with 220 runs, but all his runs came against the weaker first-round group sides.
Pakistan believe their spin show can trouble England, with captain Babar Azam signaling that both teams have plans to counter the other’s attack.
The match shapes as a potential semis-decider, with England needing a strong showing to remain on track for the semi-finals as the World Cup moves toward its business end.
Pakistan’s attack, featuring a spin-heavy contingent, makes this a tactical test for England as they navigate a surface aiding slower bowlers.

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