US EditionPakistan Promise Final Flourish as They Await T20 World Cup Fate
Pakistan needs a strong win to match New Zealand on points and advance, with Sahibzada Farhan close to breaking the T20 World Cup run-scoring record.
- On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Pakistan national T20 team must beat Sri Lanka national T20 team at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium to reach the semifinals, with a win leveling Pakistan with New Zealand on three points after England's Friday win gave Pakistan a lifeline.
- Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka apologised after their listless display against New Zealand, where they lost five wickets in the first six overs and scored only 20 in the PowerPlay.
- With 283 runs from five innings, Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan opener, stands 36 runs shy of Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record and anchors Pakistan's batting.
- Sri Lanka's late-overs vulnerability, having conceded 70 runs in four overs, offers Pakistan a clear target, with large home crowds adding emotional weight to Saturday's contest.
- With batting under PowerPlay pressure, the side's bowlers, led by a pace bowler, face extra responsibility around a four-pronged spin attack, shaping death-over plans.
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Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Pakistan need England to beat New Zealand handsomely in Colombo on Friday and then post a big victory of their own against Sri Lanka on Saturday to sneak into the final four on net run rate. A New Zealand win will end Pakistan's hopes, rendering…
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