Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super 8 Group 2 (Y3 v Y4) - Live Cricket Score

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | 28 Feb 2026, Sat, 7:00 PM IST | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

ResultPakistan won by 5 runs
PAK

PAK

212/8 (20 ov)

SL

SL

207/6 (20 ov)

Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan

BatterRB4s6sSR
Sahibzada FarhanSahibzada Farhanc J Liyanage b D Madushanka1006095166.67
Fakhar ZamanFakhar Zamanb D Chameera844294200.00
Khawaja NafayKhawaja Nafayc C Asalanka b D Madushanka230066.67
Shadab KhanShadab Khanrunout (KMishara / D Madushanka)7510140.00
Mohammad NawazMohammad Nawazc M Theekshana b D Shanaka01000.00
Salman Ali AghaSalman Ali Agha(c)c M Theekshana b D Shanaka02000.00
Usman KhanUsman Khan(wk)Not out8410200.00
Shaheen AfridiShaheen Afridilbw b D Madushanka4210200.00
Naseem ShahNaseem Shahrunout (D Madushanka / K Mendis)1100100.00
Abrar AhmedAbrar AhmedNot out00000.00
Did Not Bat: Usman Tariq
Extra( b - 0, w - 3, no - 0, lb - 3, p - 0 )6
Total( 10.60 Runs per over )212 (8 Wkts, 20 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

176-1 (Fakhar Zaman, 15.5), 179-2 (Khawaja Nafay, 16.3), 198-3 (Shadab Khan, 17.6), 199-4 (Mohammad Nawaz, 18.2), 199-5 (Salman Ali Agha, 18.4), 203-6 (Sahibzada Farhan, 19.1), 207-7 (Shaheen Afridi, 19.3), 210-8 (Naseem Shah, 19.5)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Dilshan Madushanka40333008.25
Dushmantha Chameera404810112.00
Maheesh Theekshana40350008.75
Dasun Shanaka(c)404220010.50
Dunith Wellalage303700212.33
Janith Liyanage101400014.00

BatterRB4s6sSR
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissankac M Nawaz b N Shah370042.86
Kamil MisharaKamil Misharab A Ahmed261541173.33
Charith AsalankaCharith Asalankab A Ahmed251812138.89
Pavan RathnayakePavan Rathnayakec (sub S Ayub) b S Afridi583743156.76
Kamindu MendisKamindu Mendisb A Ahmed360050.00
Janith LiyanageJanith Liyanageb M Nawaz5310166.67
Dasun ShanakaDasun Shanaka(c)Not out763128245.16
Dunith WellalageDunith WellalageNot out230066.67
Did Not Bat: Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Extra( b - 0, w - 6, no - 0, lb - 3, p - 0 )9
Total( 10.35 Runs per over )207 (6 Wkts, 20 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

8-1 (Pathum Nissanka, 1.3), 33-2 (Kamil Mishara, 4.1), 75-3 (Charith Asalanka, 8.5), 94-4 (Kamindu Mendis, 10.6), 101-5 (Janith Liyanage, 11.6), 162-6 (Pavan Rathnayake, 17.3)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Shaheen Afridi404810012.00
Naseem Shah40361029.00
Abrar Ahmed40233015.75
Usman Tariq404300110.75
Mohammad Nawaz202110010.50
Shadab Khan203300216.50

Place Your Vote for Winning Team!

team

PAK (47%)

draw

Tie (25%)

team

SL (27%)

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Info

Series

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Date & Time

28 Feb 2026, Sat, 7:00 PM IST

Toss

Sri Lanka elected to bowl

Venue

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Umpires

Rod Tucker (Australia), Sam Nogajski (Australia), Paul Reiffel (Australia, TV)

Match Referee

Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)

weatherWeather Report

Clear

pitchPitch Condition

Average

ScoreAvg 1st Inning Score

155

PredictionWin Prediction

Pakistan

Preview

In the 50th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka (SL) is set to face Pakistan (PAK). Sri Lanka had a very poor performance in the last match, suffering a 61-run defeat against New Zealand. After getting a target of 168 runs, Sri Lanka were scoring only 107 runs. However, Kamindu Mendis played an innings of 31 runs in 23 balls, while in the bowling department, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera took three wickets each.

On the other hand, Pakistan also faced disappointment in their last encounter, going down by two wickets against England. Batting first, Pakistan posted 164 runs, which England successfully chased in 19.1 overs. Sahibzada Farhan stood out with a solid 63-run knock, while Shaheen Afridi impressed with the ball, picking up four wickets. Furthermore, according to calculations, Pakistan will need to win this match by 64 runs or reach the target in 13.1 overs to secure a place in the semi-finals.