A masterful hundred from Harry Brook led England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with a two-wicket win over Pakistan.

Brook played quite magnificently as he made 100 from 51 deliveries to marshal a tricky chase of 165 even as wickets tumbled around him.

Having been promoted to No 3 by coach Brendon McCullum, England’s captain looked a class apart and fell with just 10 required after a strong partnership with Will Jacks (28).

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Despite a late wobble after the pair were dismissed, a crisp pull from Jofra Archer took England over the line and into the last four following victory over Sri Lanka in their first game of the Super 8 phase.

Liam Dawson had earlier put the clamps on Pakistan’s innings with impressive figures of 3-24 from his four overs, with Archer also producing a hostile new-ball burst.

“I’m very happy with the way we played there,” Brook said. “It’s nice to get through to the semis.

“[The promotion to three] was all Baz [McCullum]. He came to me this morning and said, ‘we might change it up’. We’ve spoken about adapting and changing all sorts throughout this competition and having the bravery to do that today was awesome.

“I haven’t done it much, but it is nice to get out there and face as many balls as possible. Pakistan are always good, they have some world-class players in there, and it’s just nice to get over the line.”

It means England are through with a game against New Zealand still to come, while Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka and hope other results go their way after a washout against the Blackcaps.

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One of the rumored matches at WrestleMania 42 is Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar. WWE teased the matchup at the Royal Rumble, but it seems like the company has changed its course. Even Oba might have hinted if the match is going to happen or not.

On Monday’s episode of Raw in Atlanta, Paul Heyman announced that The Beast has an open challenge to anyone for WrestleMania 42. Fans were chanting “Oba” at one point, though The Ruler will likely have a feud with Rusev based on their backstage interaction.

According to Ibou of Self Made Pro, the Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar match at WrestleMania 42 is not happening. The two-time NXT Champion appeared to have confirmed the rumor during her interview with Denise Salcedo at the WWE 2K26 Creator Fest.

“It’s highly requested right now. The demand is here. All we have to do is put it out there. So, hopefully, it happens. Even if it’s not this year, when it does happen, we know it’s going to be phenomenal,” Oba said.

It seems like Oba Femi was still hoping to have a match against Brock Lesnar, though he’s alright if it doesn’t happen this year. It will be interesting to see what the current plan is for Lesnar at the biggest WWE event of 2026.

Oba Femi named one of the future faces of WWE by AJ Styles

Speaking to Adam Glynn in an ambush interview, AJ Styles was asked to name three young WWE Superstars who could be the future of the company. Styles picked Oba Femi, Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater, who is currently under contract with TNA Wrestling.

“Oba is a guy right now in NXT who’s definitely making his way up. He’s going to be a big star. I know it, everyone knows it. Je’Von, hopefully, we get Leon, these guys are up-and-coming stars from TNA and NXT, and they’re going to change the game,” Styles said.

Styles officially confirmed his retirement on Raw after laying out his vest and gloves in the middle of the ring in Atlanta. The Undertaker also surprised him at the end of the show by announcing that he’ll be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

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