T20 World Cup 2026: Super Eights, Match 50, PAK vs SL – Top 3 player battles to watch out for
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in what could be a key game for Salman Ali Agha's men in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
1. Sahibzada Farhan vs Maheesh Theekshana
Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer so far in the tournament. The Pakistan opener has amassed 283 runs in five innings at an average of 70.75 and a strike rate of 158.11. Farhan has two fifties and one century in the campaign.
Meanwhile, Maheesh Theekshana has been the standout bowler for the Lankan Lions. He could be seen bowling with the new ball. The mystery spinner would want to target Farhan's stumps and get him back in the hut before he settles down at the crease.
Babar has scored 91 runs from four innings at an average of 22.75 and a strike rate of 112.35 so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Chameera has accounted for nine wickets in five games at an average of 16.89.
| Innings | Runs Scored | Balls Bowled | Strike Rate | Economy Rate | Wicket Taken |
| 05 | 19 | 24 | 79.16 | 4.75 | 01 |
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