T20 World Cup 2026: Match 50, Super Eights, PAK vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face off in Match 50 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday, February 28.

Pakistan’s campaign is currently at risk. The Salman Ali Agha-led team is yet to win a Super Eight match, having suffered a narrow two-wicket defeat to England after their clash against New Zealand was washed out. With just one point and an NRR of -0.461, Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka convincingly and hope England defeats New Zealand to stand a chance of reaching the semi-finals. Their qualification depends heavily on net run rate, making the margin of victory important.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has already eliminated. Despite a strong group-stage run that included wins over Ireland, Oman, and Australia, they faltered in the Super Eights, losing to England by 51 runs and then to New Zealand by 61 runs. With zero points and an NRR of -2.800, the co-hosts will now look to end their campaign on a high.

PAK vs SL Match Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Pitch Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally considered a batting-friendly venue, where scores in excess of 150 are quite common in T20 cricket. The surface offers good pace and carry, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they settle in. Bowlers will need to maintain disciplined lines and lengths, as any inconsistency is likely to be punished. While there may be some assistance for the pacers early on, the conditions overall tend to favour the batters.

PAK vs SL Head-to-Head Record in T20s

PAK vs SL Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

PAK vs SL Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Sri Lankan team, as he has managed to hit 283 runs in five games at an average of 70.75 and a strike rate of 158.10. With one ton and two half-centuries to his name, Farhan is currently the highest-run-getter of the competition. 

Probable Best Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka's ace spinner, Maheesh Theekshana, could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game. The spinner has had a solid tournament so far, claiming 11 wickets in six innings. However, with the pitch assisting spin bowlers, Theekshana will be hopeful to continue his momentum and provide his team with crucial breakthroughs.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match