Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka By 5 Runs But Crash Out Of T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka By 5 Runs

Pakistan edged Sri Lanka by five runs in a thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Pallekele, but the victory wasn’t enough to secure a semifinal spot.

Sahibzada Farhan smashed 100 and Fakhar Zaman added 84 as Pakistan posted 212/8 in 20 overs.

In reply, Dasun Shanaka fought valiantly with an unbeaten 76, while Pavan Rathnayake scored 58, guiding Sri Lanka to 207/6.

Brief Scores

Pakistan 212/8 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 100, Fakhar Zaman 84; Dilshan Madhushanka 3-33, Dasun Shanaka 2-42)

Sri Lanka 207/6 in 20 overs (Dasun Shanaka 76*, Pavan Rathnayake 58, Abrar Ahmed 3-23, Mohammed Nawaz 1-21)

Despite the narrow win, Pakistan failed to surpass New Zealand on net run rate and were knocked out of the tournament.

Saurabh Shrama

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