The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team match scorecard from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage produced one of the most exciting contests of the tournament. Pakistan: 212|8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka: 207|6 in 20 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan hit a stunning century and with both opening batsmen now back in the dugout, Fakhar Zaman spearheaded the middle-order charge whilst Dasun Shanaka provided late fireworks that nearly turned the game for Sri Lanka. Pakistan eventually held their nerve with the ball to claim a crucial victory.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Overview
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Super 8 – Group 2 |
| Match Number | 50 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Toss | Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Pakistan Score | 212/8 (20 Overs) |
| Sri Lanka Score | 207/6 (20 Overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sahibzada Farhan |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Pakistan had mastered the batting, after being sent in to bat first. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman then took the aggressive route to toy with a beleaguered Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Pakistan, though never looked in trouble as Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs but managed to go past 200. Pakistan successfully defended the target, though Sri Lanka kept in touch with them until the last over due mainly to an explosive unbeaten knock from Dasun Shanaka.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 100 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 166.67 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 84 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 200 |
| Salman Agha (C) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khawaja Nafay | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Usman Khan (WK) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Usman Tariq | Did Not Bat |
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 42 | 2 | 11 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 43 | 1 | 11 |
Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Pathum Nissanka | 24 | 15 | – | – | 160 |
| Kamil Mishara (WK) | 18 | 11 | – | – | 163.64 |
| Charith Asalanka | 35 | 21 | – | – | 166.67 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 58 | 37 | – | – | 156.76 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 6 | 7 | – | – | 85.71 |
| Dasun Shanaka (C) | 76* | 31 | 2 | 8 | 245.16 |
| Janith Liyanage | 10 | 8 | – | – | 125 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 33 | 0 | 17 |
Pakistan Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (C), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan (Wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (Wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Total Runs | 212 | 207 |
| Wickets Lost | 8 | 6 |
| Highest Individual Score | Sahibzada Farhan – 100 | Dasun Shanaka – 76* |
| Best Bowler | Abrar Ahmed – 3/23 | Dilshan Madushanka – 3/33 |
| Margin of Victory | Pakistan won by 5 runs | 21 |
Player of the Match
Sahibzada Farhan was announced the Player of the Match for his unbeaten century.
His 100 runs off just 60 balls was what separated the two teams, as Pakistan scored a total that saw them squeeze home by five runs.
Final Thoughts
The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team match scorecard reflects one of the highest-quality matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan backed up by some solid batting from Sahibzada Farhan | Fakhar Zaman set a competitive total of 212. Some sensational middle-order batting by Pavan Rathnayake and captain Dasun Shanaka almost drove Sri Lanka to a memorable chase. But a brilliant spell from Abrar Ahmed that sealed the match for Pakistan, meant that his team edged a thrilling five-run win in a contest which kept the fans glued to the edge of their seats until the last ball was bowled.
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