Sri Lanka and Pakistan are ready to face each other in the 50th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Saturday, February 28. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our SL vs PAK super 8 prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Sri Lanka performed well in the group stage of this tournament, but disappointed the fans by performing poorly in the Super 8 stage. In the second round, Sri Lanka lost to both New Zealand and England and they are out of the race for the semi-finals in the tournament.
On the other hand, Pakistan’s future in the tournament depends on the 49th match between New Zealand and England. If New Zealand wins this match, Pakistan will be eliminated from the tournament. Although Pakistan’s chances alive in tournament will increase slightly after England’s victory. But they will still need to win this match against Sri Lanka by a significant margin to achieve a good net run rate and qualify for the semi-finals.
Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 29 T20 matches have been played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in which Pakistan has performed well and won 17 games, while Sri Lanka secured wins in 12 games.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka had a very disappointing performance against New Zealand in their last match. Chasing 169 runs, Sri Lanka scored just 107 runs and suffered a massive 61-run defeat. Sri Lanka’s dream of winning the T20 World Cup 2026 has been shattered after their defeat against New Zealand. Knocking them out of the race for the semi-final of the tournament.
Sri Lanka’s batting performance in the last match was very disappointing. However, Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage played well, scoring 31 and 29 runs, respectively. But the performance of all the top order batters was very poor.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers performed well in their last match against New Zealand. At one point, they successful in taking 6 wickets for just 84 runs. But still they failed to restrict New Zealand on small total. However, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera performed well and took three wickets each.
Overall, Sri Lanka’s batters performed well throughout the season. Pathum Nissanka scored 208 runs in six matches, while Kusal Mendis has scored 197 runs. Maheesh Theekshana is the team’s highest wicket-taker. He took 11 wickets in six matches. Moreover, Dushmantha Chameera has also helped the team by taking 9 wickets in this tournament.
This will be Sri Lanka’s last match in the tournament, so they will want to win at all costs and will definitely want to eliminate Pakistan from the tournament.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Pathum Nissanka has scored 208 runs in six matches and remains Sri Lanka’s most consistent top-order batter despite the recent defeat. His reliability at the top makes him a strong pick to cross this mark.
Pakistan Preview
Pakistan’s performance was also disappointing in the last game as they lost by two wickets against England. Batting first, Pakistan posted a score of 164 runs, which England chased down easily in 19.1 overs. However, Sahibzada Farhan performed well in batting and Shaheen Afridi in bowling.
Batting first in the previous match, Pakistan’s batters performed ordinary against England. From the top order, Sahibzada Farhan scored 63 runs in 40 balls. While, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman scored 25 runs each, taking the team’s total to 164.
Pakistan bowled brilliantly in the last match, especially Shaheen Afridi who took four wickets for 30 runs in four overs. England’s top order looked completely helpless in front of him. Apart from Shaheen, Mohammad Nawaz and Usman Tariq also took two wickets each, however, Pakistan lost the match due to a brilliant century from England captain Harry Brook.
There is a high possibility of Pakistan being eliminated from the tournament. If New Zealand wins the 49th match against England, then Pakistan will be eliminated from the tournament. However, if England win the match against New Zealand, Pakistan will still have to achieve a big win of around 70 runs against Sri Lanka to reach the semi-finals.
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Over 30.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Sahibzada Farhan scored a solid 63 off 40 balls in the previous match and looked confident at the top. His aggressive intent and recent form make him Pakistan’s key batting option once again.
SL vs PAK Probably Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis (WK), Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohmmad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.
SL vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, offers a balanced surface. This surface provides a good bounce and pace, helpful for batters to score freely in the power-play. However, in the last few matches, bowlers have been seen dominating the matches and it has proved very difficult for the batsmen to score runs. Apart from this, spinners have played a important role in the middle overs, taking wickets and posing a big challenge to the batters.
The weather on Saturday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele is expected to be sunny, around 33°C, with no chance of rain, moderate humidity near 51%, and light winds around 8 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 144 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) – AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) – NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) – SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) – SL vs ENG |
SL vs PAK Winner Prediction
Sri Lanka’s performance in the Super 8 stage has been extremely poor, as they lost last two games. Whereas Pakistan has shown better performance than Sri Lanka so far. Moreover, Pakistan’s record against Sri Lanka has been also good. Hence, Pakistan will be the favorite to win this match.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s recent performance may be poor but in their home conditions they have the ability to beat any team. Moreover, Sri Lanka’s spining department also doing well. So, Sri Lanka would like to win against Pakistan in their last game of this tournament.
Our Prediction: Pakistan
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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