Pakistan produced a ruthless bowling performance to defeat England by nine wickets in the 11th match of the Continental Cup 2026 at Kensington Oval on September 5, 2026. England were bowled out for just 63 in 9.2 overs before Pakistan raced to 64 for 1 in only 4.3 overs, completing a comprehensive victory with 5.3 overs remaining.

England’s innings never gained momentum after Joe Root was dismissed for 10 from 14 balls. Jacob Bethell added six from six deliveries, while Jos Buttler managed eight from nine, but England struggled to build any meaningful partnership. Harry Brook was dismissed for a duck, and Liam Dawson was run out without facing a ball, leaving England in deep trouble at 29 for five. Liam Livingstone briefly provided some aggression with 12 from just six balls, including two sixes, but his dismissal triggered another collapse.

Mark Wood offered England some late resistance, remaining unbeaten on 10 from six deliveries and hitting a six. Luke Wood contributed five from six, while Jofra Archer made five from five. However, England were eventually dismissed for 63 in the 20th ball of the ninth over. The fall of wickets throughout the innings highlighted Pakistan’s dominance, with England losing their final six wickets for only 34 runs.

Mohammad Wasim was the chief destroyer with a sensational spell. He bowled two overs, conceded no runs and claimed four wickets, producing one of the most remarkable bowling performances of the tournament. Shadab Khan was equally effective, taking three wickets for 16 runs in 1.2 overs, while Faheem Ashraf added another wicket. Pakistan’s bowlers combined for relentless pressure, leaving England with virtually no opportunity to recover.

Pakistan’s chase was just as emphatic. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub attacked immediately, with Ayub producing the innings of the match. The right-hander smashed 38 from only 15 balls, striking two fours and four sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 253.33. His explosive assault ensured that Pakistan remained comfortably ahead of the required rate from the beginning of the chase.

Saim Ayub was eventually dismissed for 38, caught by Will Jacks off Mark Wood, but by then the damage was already done. Farhan remained unbeaten on 19 from 12 deliveries, hitting two sixes, while Fakhar Zaman joined him at the crease and did not need to face a ball. Pakistan reached 64 for 1 after only 4.3 overs, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory.

Saim Ayub was deservedly named Man of the Match for his explosive 15-ball 38, which gave Pakistan complete control of the chase. His innings featured six boundaries in total and came at a strike rate above 250, making it the decisive batting contribution in a match otherwise dominated by Pakistan’s bowlers.

The IIC MVP award, however, went to England’s Mark Wood, who recorded an impressive 1.99 impact points. Wood contributed 10 unbeaten runs with the bat and was also England’s only successful bowler, dismissing Saim Ayub for 38. For Pakistan, Ayub registered an impact score of 0.82, while Farhan finished on 0.31.

The 11th match was ultimately a one-sided contest. Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Wasim’s extraordinary four-wicket spell without conceding a run and Shadab Khan’s three wickets, dismantled England for 63. Saim Ayub then ensured there was no late drama with a breathtaking 15-ball assault, allowing Pakistan to complete one of their most convincing victories of the Continental Cup 2026.