Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: PAK On Course For A Big Score As Openers Smash Fifties

Pakistan are off to a dream start in a must-win game. Fakhar Zaman (67*) and Sahibzada Farhan (66*) have made short work of SL spinners smashing them all parts of the ground at will. PAK are looking at a huge score here.

PAK 136/0 (13)

Pakistan need to win this match with a margin of 64 runs or more and they have got off to a perfect start courtesy of their openers - Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. Both the batters are smashing SL bowlers to every part of the ground with ease.

78/0 (8)

Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan have got Pakistan off to a solid start. The wicket is flat and both the batters are playing with the right intent. Dangerous signs for Sri Lanka.

PAK 38/0 (4)

Pakistan have got a decent start in the all-important game with Fakhar Zaman charging down the ground for a boundary and collecting seven runs from the first over of Madhushanka.

PAK 7/0 (1)

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

Dashun Shanaka has won the toss for Sri Lanka and elected to field first.

The weather of Pallekele International Stadium during Pakistan vs Sri Lanka is expected to be clear with no possibility of rain.

If Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by the desired margin and enter semi-finals, then their semi-final will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. However, if they fail to qualify for the next stage, and New Zealand reach the semis, then their semi-final will take place in Kolkata against South Africa.

Salman Ali Agha will reportedly be removed as Pakistan's T20I captain after the T20 World Cup 2026, regardless of the outcome of the campaign. Along with him, some of the senior players may also be dropped from the side after the campaign.

According to a PTI report, reliable sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board state that chairman Mohsin Naqvi is unhappy with how the current World Cup campaign has turned out for the Men In Green, as prior to the tournament, he was assured otherwise by the relevant stakeholders of Pakistan cricket.

The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7pm IST, with the toss at 6:30pm. The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in the country.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Perera, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Khawaja Nafay, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf

• If Pak get a target of 120 runs, they need to chase it in 13 overs

• If Pak get a target of 140 runs, they need to chase it in 13 overs

• If Pak get a target of 160 runs, they need to chase it in 13.1 overs

• If Pak get a target of 180 runs, they need to chase it in 13.1 overs

• If Pak get a target of 200 runs, they need to chase it in 13.2 overs

• If Pakistan bats first and score 160 runs, they need to restrict SL for 96 runs

• If Pakistan bats first and score 170 runs, they need to restrict SL for 106 runs

• If Pakistan bats first and score 180 runs, they need to restrict SL for 116 runs

• If Pakistan bats first and score 190 runs, they need to restrict SL for 126 runs

• If Pakistan bats first and score 200 runs, they need to restrict SL for 136 runs

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