ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 28-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
PAK 212/8 (20)
SL 207/6 (20)
Pakistan won by 5 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage* | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 76 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 245.16 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadab Khan* | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
Last Wicket:Pavan Rathnayake c (sub)Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi 58(37) - 162/6 in 17.3 ov.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan — Innings 1 (212/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan c Janith Liyanage b Dilshan Madushanka | 100 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 166.67 | |
| Fakhar Zaman b Dushmantha Chameera | 84 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 200 | |
| Khawaja Nafay c Charith Asalanka b Dilshan Madushanka | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Shadab Khan run out (Dilshan Madushanka/Kamil Mishara) | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Mohammad Nawaz c Maheesh Theekshana b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Salman Agha (c) c Maheesh Theekshana b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Usman Khan (wk) not out | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Shaheen Afridi lbw b Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Naseem Shah run out (Kamindu Mendis/Dilshan Madushanka) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Abrar Ahmed not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 212 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Usman Tariq | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 |
| Janith Liyanage | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan & Fakhar Zaman | 176 | 95 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Khawaja Nafay | 3 | 4 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Shadab Khan | 19 | 9 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Mohammad Nawaz | 1 | 2 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Salman Agha | 0 | 2 |
| Sahibzada Farhan & Usman Khan | 4 | 3 |
| Shaheen Afridi & Usman Khan | 4 | 2 |
| Naseem Shah & Usman Khan | 3 | 2 |
| Abrar Ahmed & Usman Khan | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman | 15.5 | 176 |
| 2 | Khawaja Nafay | 16.3 | 179 |
| 3 | Shadab Khan | 18 | 198 |
| 4 | Mohammad Nawaz | 18.2 | 199 |
| 5 | Salman Agha | 18.4 | 199 |
| 6 | Sahibzada Farhan | 19.1 | 203 |
| 7 | Shaheen Afridi | 19.3 | 207 |
| 8 | Naseem Shah | 19.5 | 210 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (207/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Mohammad Nawaz b Naseem Shah | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Kamil Mishara (wk) b Abrar Ahmed | 26 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 173.33 | |
| Charith Asalanka b Abrar Ahmed | 25 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 138.89 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c (sub)Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi | 58 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 156.76 | |
| Kamindu Mendis b Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Janith Liyanage b Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) not out | 76 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 245.16 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 207 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 8 | 9 |
| Charith Asalanka & Kamil Mishara | 25 | 16 |
| Charith Asalanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 42 | 28 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Pavan Rathnayake | 19 | 13 |
| Janith Liyanage & Pavan Rathnayake | 7 | 6 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Pavan Rathnayake | 61 | 33 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Dunith Wellalage | 45 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 1.3 | 8 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 4.1 | 33 |
| 3 | Charith Asalanka | 8.5 | 75 |
| 4 | Kamindu Mendis | 10.6 | 94 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 11.6 | 101 |
| 6 | Pavan Rathnayake | 17.3 | 162 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 28-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pallekele |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (SL vs PAK)
Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in a thrilling match on 28-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for SL vs PAK Super 8 Match
The Pallekele Stadium pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, favouring the batters who often dominate the game. The surface doesn’t offer much assistance to pacers, making it easier for batsmen to find their rhythm and score big runs once they settle in. As the matches move forward, the pitch at Pallekele International Stadium gradually dries up and becomes more favourable for spinners. Considering the impressive spin options available to both teams, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness game-changing performances from the talented spin department.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pallekele, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 22°C on the match day with 93% humidity and 7.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Pakistan remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Pakistan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka batting and Pakistan bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Sri Lanka showcase its strengths, or will Pakistan pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 28-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
