SL vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: The race for the Super 8 Group 2 semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a thrilling stage. Sri Lanka won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat first in Saturday’s match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This match is a do-or-die situation for Pakistan.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have faced each other 24 times in T20I cricket. Pakistan has won 14 of these matches, while Sri Lanka has won 10 times. Statistics-wise, Pakistan has the upper hand, but in major tournaments, pressure and circumstances often change history.
The pitch is considered spin-friendly. Spin bowlers will likely find assistance, while fast bowlers will also find some support. Batsmen will need to be cautious in the early overs, but once set, they can build on their chances of making a big innings. This was also seen in the last England-Pakistan match, where Harry Brooke scored a century while other batsmen struggled. A total of 35 T20 matches have been played at Pallekele, with the team batting first winning 17 and the team batting second winning 15.
Sri Lanka’s playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pawan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Vellalalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Pakistan’s playing 11:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Where to watch the match live? ( SL vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 )
This Super 8 stage match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. TV viewers can watch the match live on various Star Sports channels. Commentary options will also be available in different languages.
Online streaming on mobile will be available through the Jio Hotstar app. If you don’t have the app on your phone, download it. If you already have it installed, update it to ensure uninterrupted viewing. Live scores will also be available on the Lalluram.com website.
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