Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Standings: Pakistan’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 ended despite a five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Needing a massive win to surpass New Zealand on net run rate and qualify for the semifinals from Group 2, Pakistan fell short of the required margin. Although they secured the win, Sri Lanka crossed the 147-run threshold Pakistan needed to defend to advance, officially eliminating Salman Ali Agha’s side from the tournament.
England had already secured the top spot in Group 2 with three wins in three matches. New Zealand finished second with three points from three games and progressed to the semifinals.
Pakistan entered the match with one point from two games and required a victory of at least 65 runs to leapfrog New Zealand in the standings.
After Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field, Pakistan’s openers delivered a record-breaking start. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman combined for a 176-run opening partnership, the highest first-wicket stand in T20 World Cup history.
Farhan struck 100 off 60 balls, including nine fours and five sixes, while Zaman scored 84 off 42 deliveries. Pakistan raced to 100 in 10 overs and 150 in 14 overs before finishing at 212 for 8 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka responded strongly despite being out of semifinal contention. Dasun Shanaka led the chase with an aggressive late assault, nearly pulling off a dramatic finish. However, Sri Lanka ended at 207 for 6, falling five runs short.
While Pakistan claimed the victory, the margin was insufficient to overturn their net run rate deficit. Sri Lanka’s passage beyond 147 runs in the chase confirmed Pakistan’s elimination.
Sri Lanka finished the Super 8 stage without a win, ending fourth in Group 2 with zero points.
England and New Zealand advance from the group to the semifinals.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8, Group 2 Standings
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
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| Q1 | England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.096 | 6 |
| Q2 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1.390 | 3 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.123 | 3 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.950 | 0 |
