Jos Buttler struggled in England’s four group-stage matches at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Buttler’s top score was 26 in the first game against Nepal, with consecutive single-figure innings against Scotland and Italy most recently.

Six teams have reached Super 8 in T20 World Cup 2026. Here is the latest qualification status, teams still fighting, and eliminated sides explained simply.

England progress to round two of T20 World Cup but have plenty of room for improvement with vaunted opening partnership of Jos Buttler and Phil Salt yet to fire and moments of doziness creeping in; Harry Brooks side start Super 8s campaign on Sunday (9.

England beat Scotland by five wickets in the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday to move up to second in Group C behind the West Indies, thanks to Tom Banton's unbeaten half-century at Eden Gardens.

Better late than never. England didn't finalize its Twenty20 World Cup preparations until this week when it swept Sri Lanka 3-0, after its previous few series had been spoiled by wet weather. The home campaign against South Africa in September was drawn 1-1 after the decider at Nottingham was washed out.

A win will place Pakistan in Super 8 Group 2, joining England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, ensuring a challenging yet promising opportunity to compete against established T20 powerhouses for semi-final progression.

Will Jacks said Monday he was proud of finally making a match-winning contribution for England, after they beat Italy by 24 runs to secure a berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.