# England in mini World Cup scenario

> England face must-win tri-series matches to reach October 31 final.
- Title: England in mini World Cup scenario · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: England face must-win tri-series matches to reach October 31 final. England must win both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in upcoming ODI tri-series to reach final on…
- Keywords: england, pakistan, sri lanka, tri series, odi, world cup, harry brook, sam curran, sports, mini, World, Cup
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13602869/will-jacks-england-in-mini-world-cup-scenario-as-they-enter-must-win-territory-in-tri-series-with-pakistan-and-sri-lanka
- Published: 2026-10-24T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, pakistan, sri lanka, tri series, odi, world cup, harry brook, sam curran, sports
## England in mini World Cup scenario
England face must-win tri-series matches to reach final on October 31.
## Sri Lanka chase 430 to stun England
Sri Lanka set 430 to win after Harry Brook's record 202 in ODI.
## England must beat Pakistan and Sri Lanka
England need two must-win victories to reach October 31 final.
## Will Jacks on mini World Cup pressure
Jacks says England's tri-series replicates World Cup-style pressure.
## Sam Curran's poor bowling
Curran conceded 103 runs from nine overs in ODI.
## Harry Brook's double century
Brook scored all-time fastest ODI double century for England.
## Next matches schedule
England play Pakistan on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 29.
## Key takeaway

England must win both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in upcoming ODI tri-series to reach final on October 31.