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February 28, 2026

Pak vs SL Toss Update: Sri Lanka Opts to Bowl First; Pakistan Need Massive Victory to Clinch Semi-Final Spot

Pak vs SL Toss Update: Sri Lanka Opts to Bowl First; Pakistan Need Massive Victory to Clinch Semi-Final Spot

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.

Pakistan Playing XI

Salman Ali Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Usman Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.