Pakistan will heavily rely on their in-form batsman, Sahibzada Farhan, to deliver a big knock against the "Three Lions". So far, he has scored 220 runs in five matches and is the leading run-scorer in the tournament

Pakistan said its military killed up to 80 militants in strikes along the Afghan border, targeting TTP hideouts after recent suicide attacks in Bannu and Bajaur. Afghanistan rejected the claim, alleging civilian casualties and airspace violations, and summoned Pakistan’s ambassador amid rising tensions