Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Pakistan faces Sri Lanka today, 28 February 2026, in a critical Super 8s match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. While Sri Lanka has already been eliminated, Pakistan has a narrow but clear path to the semi-finals following New Zealand's recent loss to England.
Match Details
Sat, Feb 28
7:00 pm IST
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Super 8 · T20 · 50 of 55
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
- Time: 7:00 PM local time (IST).
- Toss: Scheduled for 6:30 PM local time.
Pakistan's Qualification Scenarios
To overtake New Zealand's Net Run Rate (NRR) and secure the second semi-final spot in Group 2, Pakistan must win by specific margins:
- If Batting First: Pakistan generally needs to win by 63–65 runs (depending on the exact total scored).
- If Bowling First: Pakistan must chase down Sri Lanka's target in approximately 13.1 overs.
Key Player Stats & Preview
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): The standout performer of the tournament, Farhan has amassed 283 runs in five innings and is just 36 runs away from equalling Virat Kohli's record for most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition.
- Salman Ali Agha (PAK): This match marks his 50th T20I as captain of Pakistan.
- Pathum Nissanka (SL): Has historically struggled against Pakistan, averaging just 17 with a strike rate of 101.70 in eight innings.
- Usman Tariq (PAK): Pakistan's "secret weapon" with 10 wickets in the tournament so far; his spin is expected to be vital on the Pallekele surface.
Head-to-Head (T20Is)
| Metric | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 | 10 |
| T20 World Cup Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Most Recent (Jan 2026) | Won by 6 wickets | Won by 14 runs |
Data sources:
Squads & Probable XIs
- Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
- Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Charith Asalanka, , Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), , , Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.
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