Brook made history by becoming the first captain to score a hundred in a men\u2019s T20 World Cup match. His impressive 100 off 51 balls included 10 fours and four sixes, helping England chase down Pakistan\u2019s total of 164 for 9 with little time to spare. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
He reached the 50-ball milestone with a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi. Brook is only the third England batter to achieve a T20 World Cup century, following Alex Hales and Jos Buttler. Additionally, this was the first century by an England captain in men\u2019s T20Is, breaking the previous highest score by a skipper in a T20 World Cup, which was 98 by Chris Gayle in 2010.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While chasing 165, England struggled at times, but Brook counterattacked to take charge. Sam Curran (16) and Will Jacks (28) provided valuable support, but it was the captain who led the way, overpowering Pakistan\u2019s bowlers with bold shots. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
He reached the 50-ball milestone with a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi. Brook is only the third England batter to achieve a T20 World Cup century, following Alex Hales and Jos Buttler. Additionally, this was the first century by an England captain in men\u2019s T20Is, breaking the previous highest score by a skipper in a T20 World Cup, which was 98 by Chris Gayle in 2010.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having defeated Sri Lanka in their first Super Eight match and with Pakistan\u2019s game against New Zealand being washed out, England's latest victory ensured they became the first team to secure a spot in the last four of the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n