SL vs Pak Super 8 Live: Farhan and Fakhar Power Pakistan to 212/8

Sahibzada Farhan lit up Pallekele with a sensational 100 off 59 balls, including 9 fours and 5 sixes, becoming the only batter to score two centuries in the same T20 World Cup. His innings anchored Pakistan’s total at a crucial stage, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking and marking Farhan 2nd century in the tournament.

Partnering him, Fakhar Zaman played a blistering 84 off 42 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes, continuing his stellar form. The duo helped Pakistan reach 50 in just 4.4 overs, 100 in 9.5 overs, and 150 in 13.6 overs, laying a strong foundation in the SL vs Pak, T20 World Cup 2026 clash.

Sri Lanka fought back with key strikes in the final overs. Dilshan Madushanka and Dasun Shanaka took back-to-back wickets, including Farhan’s dismissal at 176 and Fakhar’s earlier wicket, slowing the momentum as Pakistan finished at 212/8. Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah were also dismissed in quick succession, but Pakistan’s top order had already done the heavy lifting.

Looking ahead, Pakistan will aim to defend this total with spin and pace options, particularly Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan. Sri Lanka will need their batters to withstand the initial overs and build partnerships to chase down the target. Fans expect a thrilling contest in the Super 8 stage of the SL vs Pak, T20 World Cup 2026, with the outcome likely to hinge on both teams’ ability to handle pressure in the final overs.