The Super 8 stage of Group 2 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will conclude on February 28, with the Pakistan national cricket team taking on the Sri Lanka national cricket team at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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For Pakistan, this is a must-win match. They are currently placed third in the group with just one point and a net run rate of -0.461. To qualify for the semifinals, they not only need to win but also significantly improve their net run rate. They must go past the New Zealand national cricket team, who have a strong net run rate of +1.390, while also finishing level on points. It is a tough equation, and Pakistan will need a dominant performance.
Sahibzada Farhan has been Pakistan’s best batter so far, scoring 283 runs, including one century and two half-centuries. However, the rest of the batting unit has struggled with consistency. Captain Salman Agha, Babar Azam and Saim Ayub will have to deliver under pressure. In bowling, Usman Tariq has impressed with 10 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi’s pace remains a key weapon.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is already out of the semifinal race. Losses to England and New Zealand ended their hopes. They had started the tournament strongly with a big win over Australia, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s brilliant century, but they failed to maintain momentum.
Consecutive defeats exposed weaknesses in both batting and bowling. The top order has often lost early wickets, putting pressure on the middle order. Their bowlers have also struggled in crucial phases. Despite elimination, Sri Lanka will aim to sign off their campaign with a win in front of home supporters.
SL vs Pak: Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Match Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Pallekele Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
LIVE STREAMING INFO OF SL vs Pak Match
When and where will the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match take place?
The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Match will be on February 28, and the match will take place in Pallekele Stadium, Pallekele.
Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match?
The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar platform.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head stats in T20Is
- Total matches: 24
- Pakistan won: 14
- Sri Lanka won: 10
- No result: 0
