February 28, 2026
In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights clash at Pallekele, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan.
This is a do-or-die match for Pakistan, who must-win by a margin of approximately 65 runs to surpass New Zealand on Net Run Rate and qualify for the semifinals.
Sri Lanka, already eliminated from the tournament, enters the match looking to end their campaign on a high in front of their home crowd.
Salman Ali Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Usman Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.