Sri Lanka and Pakistan will face each other in the 50th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams will face off at the Pallekele International Stadium on February 28th. This match is a do-or-die one for Pakistan, as a defeat would mean elimination from the tournament. It's worth noting that Pakistan must win by a margin of 65 runs or more or win the match in 13 overs to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament; if they fail to do so, they will finish third in their Super 8 group and be eliminated from the competition.
SL vs PAK Head to Head
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played each other 24 times in the shortest format of cricket. Of these 24 matches, Pakistan has won 14 times, while Sri Lanka has won 10 times. Pakistan has the upper hand in top-flight matches, so it will be interesting to see how Pakistan performs against Sri Lanka in the upcoming do-or-die match.
SL vs PAK: Pitch Report
The wicket at the Pallekele International Stadium has been a bit challenging for batting teams. Batsmen will need to adapt to the pace of the wicket, as the slow bounce makes shots difficult. In the last three matches, only once has the first innings total reached 150. However, batting first is still a better option, as the ball is expected to grip more in the second innings.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Stats
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 144 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) By NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) By SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) By SL vs ENG |
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