Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 despite a five-run win over Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight Group 2 match on Saturday. The Salman Agha-led side finished tied with the Blackcaps on three points, but a better Net Run Rate saw the latter team advance to the semi-finals. Pakistan’s exit was confirmed once the Lankans reached 148 in their chase of 213. The mark ensured that Pakistan could not surpass New Zealand’s NRR even if they win the game. Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan scored a stunning century while Fakhar Zaman hit a fiery fifty as Pakistan posted 212 for 8 in 20 overs after being invited to bat first in Pallekele. The duo stitched together 176 runs – the highest opening partnership in the tournament’s history. Farhan smashed 100 off 60, becoming the first player to hit two centuries in a single edition of the event, while Fakhar scored 84 off 42. In the chase, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka played a blinder – 76 not out off 31 – which included a four and a hat-trick of sixes off Shaheen Afridi in the final over, but he ultimately failed to take his side home.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026 Pak Eliminated Despite Win Over SL, New Zealand Enter Semi-Finals
