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Match Ended

Super 8 - Match 10, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Feb 28, 2026

Sri Lanka

207/6 (20.0/20)

Pakistan

212/8 (20.0/20)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 runs

Player of the Match

Sahibzada Farhan

100(60)

PAK 212/8

Top Batsmen

Sahibzada Farhan

100 (60)

9x4s
5x6s
166.66SR

Fakhar Zaman

84 (42)

9x4s
4x6s
200SR

Top Bowlers

Dilshan Madushanka

ECON 8.25

OVERS

33/3

R/W

Dasun Shanaka

ECON 10.50

OVERS

42/2

R/W

SL 207/6

Top Batsmen

Dasun Shanaka

76 (31)

2x4s
8x6s
245.16SR

Pavan Rathnayake

58 (37)

4x4s
3x6s
156.75SR

Top Bowlers

Abrar Ahmed

ECON 5.75

OVERS

23/3

R/W

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ECON 10.50

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What's next on the menu? A Super Sunday awaits on 1st March, with a double dose of high-octane cricket lined up. It is also the last day of the Super Eights stage in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026. The day kicks off with a so-called 'dead rubber' as South Africa face Zimbabwe in Delhi, with the first ball scheduled for 9.30 am GMT. Later, all eyes turn to Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where India take on the West Indies in a blockbuster clash that will decide the fourth semifinalist, starting at 1.30 pm GMT. The winner of that game will advance, and the team that faces a defeat goes back home. Do not forget to mark your presence an hour earlier for all our buildup and pre-match analysis. Until then, we take your leave, only to meet again. Cheers!

End of the journey - And just like that, the road ends here for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It has been an underwhelming campaign for both sides. For Sri Lanka, it is now five editions without a semifinal appearance in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan, meanwhile, continue their disappointing run in major tournaments, having missed out in 2024 edition and again this time around. With the exit of Pakistan, it is now also confirmed that the Grand Finale will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad, on Sunday, 8th March.

Batting let us down in this World Cup - Salman Agha says that when they lost the toss, it was always going to be difficult to defend with the dew factor. Adds that they tried their best but it wasn't meant to be, and if he won the toss, the story could have been different. Mentions that dew was a big factor. Tells that Usman had an off day but he has been exceptional for them in the last few months. Shares that batting let them down in this World Cup, as, except for Farhan, no one could make any real impact and the middle order also could not contribute. Ends by saying that they could not finish well with the bat, or the story could have been different.

It was a tough campaign - Dasun Shanaka says that it was such a close game but unfortunate for them, kudos to Shaheen. Mentions that it's been a tough campaign, they have had a few injuries and feels that they have let the crowd down. Assures that without injuries, this squad will achieve a lot more in the future and those injured players are a big loss in terms of such a big tournament and hopefully, they will come back fitter and do well for Sri Lankan cricket. Takes responsibility for his team's performance and feels disheartened for the fans. Lauds the likes of Pavan Rathnayake and Dunith Wellalage, who are coming through the ranks well. End by thanking the crowd in Sinhalese.

... It is time to hear from both the captains ...

The partnership broke Pakistani hearts - There is a name rising swiftly through the ranks in Sri Lankan cricket, and it is beginning to carry real weight. Pavan Rathnayake. Coming in with momentum from a couple of impressive knocks, he delivered again, bringing up his second fifty of the tournament with authority. He then forged a decisive 61-run stand off just 33 balls alongside skipper Dasun Shanaka. And just like that, the 147-run mark was breached by Sri Lanka, which knocked Pakistan out of the semifinal race. It was then the fight for a win or a loss. Sri Lanka were still 52 runs adrift in the last 3 overs, but it was Dasun Shanaka who refused to throw in the towel. Despite Rathnayake gone, the skipper stepped up with a blistering knock, smashing 8 audacious sixes to shrink the equation down to 6 needed off the last 2 balls. But unfortunately, it wasn't to be.

Lack of control hurt Pakistan - Pakistan’s start with the ball was disciplined but lacked the conviction required to truly disrupt Sri Lanka’s progress. Abrar Ahmed provided a breakthrough by removing Asalanka and ending a steady stand, reducing Sri Lanka from 75/2 to 101/5. However, just when sustained pressure was needed, it faded. Usman Tariq endured a rare off day, struggling to adapt to the dew and failing to extract any control or penetration. He went wicketless after a long time, conceding 43 runs, a spell that allowed Sri Lanka to regain their footing in the game.

A game inside a game - Sri Lanka were chasing 213, but Pakistan were really defending 147 to keep their semifinal hopes alive. That invisible line carried more weight than the actual target. With dew settling in, the pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers was relentless. Mishara sparkled early with a few crisp strokes, but Sri Lanka lost both openers inside the Powerplay, slipping to 48/2 and forcing a rebuild. Asalanka and Rathnayake then stepped up and steadied things with a composed stand for the third wicket. The surface still looked good for batting, offering little assistance even to the spinners early on because of the dew factor creeping in.

An inning that broke records - With semifinal hopes hanging by a thread, Pakistan had a dream run with the bat for almost 17-18 overs. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman tore into Sri Lanka with a record-breaking 176-run opening stand that felt less like batting and more like controlled demolition. Every bowler was lined up and picked apart. The timing was pure, the footwork decisive, the running sharp. Both openers brought up commanding fifties as Sri Lanka unravelled in the field, misfields crept in and chances slipped away. Farhan then raised his second century of the tournament, oozing authority. At 176 for nought, Pakistan were staring at a total that could have crushed Sri Lanka. And then it all cracked. From 176 without loss to 210/8, the innings spiralled into a full-blown collapse. Wickets fell in heaps. Momentum vanished. They crawled to 212, a number that should have felt imposing but instead carried frustration. Not a single batter beyond the two openers managed to reach double figures. A near-perfect launch was undone by a staggering nosedive in the backend.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Playing a knock for the ages, Sahibzada Farhan (100 off 60 balls) receives the award. Farhan says that the way Fakhar was playing, he was hoping he gets the hundred but he was lucky he himself got the milestone. Adds that in the end, this knock only helped him individually but not the team. Mentions that he was just focused on playing simple cricket and hitting whatever was in his range, as he had a couple of good net sessions. Says that domestic cricket has helped him a lot. He was among the top-scorers in the Asia Cup and the leading scorer here, and credits all of this to playing a lot of domestic matches and making scoring hundreds more like a habit.

Cricket at its absolute best - That surely is going to be a much-debated last ball, which wasn't given as a wide by the umpire, but the line belongs to him. Dasun Shanaka is in anguish and shock. Pakistan, rattled, despite the win. Shanaka acknowledges the crowd on his walk back, and result aside, the support for cricket remains unwavering in this part of the world. Pakistan and Sri Lanka both, cannot progress ahead in this tournament, but we got to witness another T20 World Cup classic, this time in Kandy. It really got so close in the end and the possibilities of a super over were being drawn as well.

Over 20 : 207/6

22 Runs

419.1
619.2
619.3
619.4
019.5
019.6

D. Shanaka

76 (31)

D. Wellalage

2 (3)

S. Afridi

4-0-48-1

19.6

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

Oooh, that's touch and go, brave call from the umpire. Shaheen Afridi goes full and fast and slants it wide outside the line of off stump. Dasun Shanaka leaves it alone in hopes of a wide and the ball darts through to the keeper. It is called a fair delivery and Shanaka cannot believe it. Pin drop silence in Pallekele and Shanaka is down on his haunches, being consoled by Dunith Wellalage. Pakistan win by 5 runs!

19.5

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

Oh, no, what have you done, Dasun Shanaka? Full and wide outside off, in fact, it might have been a low full toss as well. Shanaka brings out the reverse scoop but fails to connect and Sri Lanka still need 6 runs off just one ball now.

Absolute scenes here in Pallekelle. 6 needed in 2 balls now. Dasun Shanaka has lit up this stadium, but the job is not yet done.

19.4

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

SIX! This could end up being one of the greatest run chases in T20 World Cup history. Shaheen Afridi goes for the wide yorker but misses his length again and serves it in the slot. Dasun Shanaka nails it over deep cover for a biggie. Sri Lanka are just one hit away from the win now as Shanaka makes it a hat-trick of sixes.

19.3

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

SIX! OUTTA HERE! A leg cutter from Shaheen, but the length is all wrong. On a good length and at the stumps, right in the hitting arc. Dasun Shanaka stays put and just smokes it over deep mid-wicket with absolute disdain. 12 needed off 3 balls.

19.2

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

SIX! Wow, what a shot! What a time to pull it off as well from the Lankan skipper. Shaheen misses the yorker outside off and Dasun Shanaka just opens the face of the blade and dumps it over covers for a huge six. That's travelled well over 90 meters. 18 needed now off 4 balls.

19.1

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

FOUR! Goes away to the fence. Back of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka throws the hands at it and slices it over short third for a boundary.

28 needed in the last over then. Can Dasun Shanaka pull off something special here, or will Shaheen Afridi get the job done for Pakistan? Let's find out.

Over 19 : 185/6

18 Runs

1 WD 18.1
118.1
618.2
218.3
1 WD 18.4
618.4
118.5
018.6

D. Wellalage

2 (3)

D. Shanaka

54 (25)

S. Khan

2-0-33-0

18.6

Shadab Khan To Dunith Wellalage

Oh, not sure about that shot from Dunith Wellalage. Tossed up, fuller on off, Wellalage has a free hit but he goes for the reverse sweep and misses.

18.5

Shadab Khan To Dasun Shanaka

Shorter one outside off, lofted down to wide long off for just a single.

18.4

Shadab Khan To Dasun Shanaka

SIX! Can you believe it? Dasun Shanaka pulls off another big hit and brings up his FIFTY in style. A drag-down from Shadab, wide outside off, Shanaka keeps his shape and slaps it up and over extra cover for a six. 29 needed off 8 balls.

18.4

Shadab Khan To Dasun Shanaka

WIDE. Flatter delivery, flirting with the tramline outside off. Left alone for a wide.

18.3

Shadab Khan To Dasun Shanaka

Dragged length, wide outside off, Shanaka reaches out and hits it off the toe end of the blade, chipping it through covers for a couple of runs.

18.2

Shadab Khan To Dasun Shanaka

SIX! Dasun Shanaka doesn't want to throw in the towel just yet. Tossed up, full and on off, it is the leg break as well. Shanaka backs away to open up the off side and whacks it over wide long off for a 99-meter biggie.

18.1

Shadab Khan To Dunith Wellalage

Nagging length on leg, nurdled down to short fine leg for a single.

18.1

Shadab Khan To Dunith Wellalage

WIDE. A googly from Shadab, tossed up wide outside off and left alone by Dunith Wellalage.

Who bowls the 19th? Salman Agha has two spinners, either Shadab Khan or Mohammad Nawaz and it will be Shadab. Sri Lanka have to target this over.

Over 18 : 167/6

6 Runs

117.1
017.2
W 17.3
117.4
417.5
017.6

D. Shanaka

39 (21)

D. Wellalage

1 (1)

S. Afridi

3-0-26-1

17.6

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

A dot to end, 46 needed now off 12 balls. Slower one from around the wicket, Shanaka looks to tap and run but ends up nudging it back to the bowler.

17.5

Shaheen Afridi To Dasun Shanaka

FOUR! Sri Lanka still hanging in the chase. Yorker-length delivery, slightly wide outside off, Dasun Shanaka reaches out and squeezes it away through backward point for a boundary.

Full Commentary

20 OV

22 Runs

S. Afridi to D. Shanaka

419.1
619.2
619.3
619.4
019.5
019.6

19 OV

18 Runs

S. Khan to D. Wellalage D. Shanaka

1 WD 18.1
118.1
618.2
218.3
1 WD 18.4
618.4
118.5
018.6

18 OV

6 Runs

S. Afridi to D. Shanaka P. Rathnayake D. Wellalage

117.1
017.2
W 17.3
117.4
417.5
017.6

17 OV

11 Runs

N. Shah to D. Shanaka P. Rathnayake

616.1
116.2
216.3
116.4
016.5
116.6

16 OV

15 Runs

U. Tariq to D. Shanaka P. Rathnayake

615.1
215.2
215.3
215.4
115.5
215.6

15 OV

15 Runs

S. Khan to D. Shanaka P. Rathnayake

114.1
114.2
114.3
614.4
014.5
614.6

14 OV

14 Runs

M. Nawaz to P. Rathnayake D. Shanaka

113.1
113.2
113.3
613.4
113.5
413.6

13 OV

5 Runs

U. Tariq to P. Rathnayake D. Shanaka

112.1
112.2
112.3
212.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

7 Runs

M. Nawaz to P. Rathnayake J. Liyanage

011.1
111.2
411.3
111.4
111.5
W 11.6

11 OV

9 Runs

A. Ahmed to P. Rathnayake K. Mendis

110.1
110.2
610.3
110.4
010.5
W 10.6

10 OV

10 Runs

U. Tariq to P. Rathnayake K. Mendis

1 WD 9.1
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
49.5
19.6

9 OV

6 Runs

A. Ahmed to C. Asalanka P. Rathnayake K. Mendis

08.1
18.2
48.3
1 LB 8.4
W 8.5
08.6

8 OV

13 Runs

U. Tariq to C. Asalanka P. Rathnayake

07.1
47.2
67.3
17.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

7 Runs

A. Ahmed to P. Rathnayake C. Asalanka

06.1
1 WD 6.2
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
26.6

6 OV

12 Runs

N. Shah to C. Asalanka P. Rathnayake

15.1
45.2
15.3
05.4
05.5
65.6

5 OV

4 Runs

A. Ahmed to K. Mishara P. Rathnayake C. Asalanka

W 4.1
04.2
04.3
2 LB 4.4
14.5
14.6

4 OV

8 Runs

N. Shah to K. Mishara C. Asalanka

13.1
1 WD 3.2
13.2
43.3
03.4
03.5
13.6

3 OV

15 Runs

S. Afridi to K. Mishara

02.1
62.2
42.3
02.4
42.5
12.6

2 OV

5 Runs

N. Shah to P. Nissanka C. Asalanka K. Mishara

01.1
1 WD 1.2
21.2
W 1.3
01.4
11.5
11.6

1 OV

5 Runs

S. Afridi to P. Nissanka K. Mishara

00.1
00.2
00.3
10.4
00.5
40.6

Match Info

Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Weather Clear
Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
Result Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 runs
Player of the Match Sahibzada Farhan
Umpire Rod Tucker (AUS), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Pakistan 212/8 in 20.0 overs
Referral 2 (19.3 ovs): S Afridi against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, PAK: 1)
Pakistan 203/5 in 18.5 overs
S Farhan 2nd T20I hundred: 100 runs in 59 balls (9x4) (5x6)
Referral 1 (17.1 ovs): SL against S Khan (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, PAK: 2)
S Farhan dropped on 76 by D Wellalage in 14.6 overs
S Farhan dropped on 74 by D Shanaka in 14.2 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 84 balls between S Farhan (68) and F Zaman (79)
Drinks: Pakistan 150/0 in 14.0 overs
Pakistan 150/0 in 14.0 overs
F Zaman 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (7x4) (1x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 59 balls between S Farhan (55) and F Zaman (42)
Pakistan 100/0 in 9.5 overs
S Farhan 11th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (6x4) (2x6)
Drinks: Pakistan 64/0 in 6.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 64/0
F Zaman dropped on 15 by M Theekshana in 5.5 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between S Farhan (35) and F Zaman (15)
Pakistan 50/0 in 4.4 overs

Sri Lanka 201/6 in 19.3 overs
D Shanaka 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (1x4) (5x6)
6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Rathnayake (23) and D Shanaka (32)
Sri Lanka 150/5 in 16.0 overs
P Rathnayake 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (4x4) (3x6)
Drinks: Sri Lanka 120/5 in 14.0 overs
Sri Lanka 100/4 in 11.4 overs
Referral 1 (8.6 ovs): K Mendis against PAK (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, PAK: 2)
C Asalanka dropped on 24 by K Nafay in 8.2 overs
Sri Lanka 50/2 in 6.1 overs
Drinks: Sri Lanka 49/2 in 6.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 49/2