England’s thrilling win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 has pushed the ICC to the brink of a rare 51-year record. The result underlines the ongoing struggles of Asian teams in the tournament as non-Asian sides continue to dominate the big-stage clashes. Asian teams, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, have made it to the knockout stages the most frequently, collectively securing eight world titles among them. This consistent performance of Asian teams in qualifying for the knockout stages has become a regular occurrence in World Cups. In the inaugural 1975 Prudential Cup, the first men's mega event, none of the three Asian teams made it to the semifinals.

Source: dna February 25, 2026 12:10 UTC