Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups
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Pakistan must beat already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a handsome margin if they are to progress to T20 World Cup semifinal.
Who: Pakistan vs Sri LankaWhat: ICC 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Super EightsWhere: Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele in Sri LankaWhen: Saturday, February 28, at 7pm (13:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 10:30 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream.
Pakistan face a make-or-break finale to the Super Eights stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup when they must overcome already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a significant margin if they are to reach the semifinals.
New Zealand currently hold second spot in the four-team group, but their defeat by England on Friday has opened the door to Pakistan to climb into second spot.
Al Jazeera Sport takes a closer look at the match and what Pakistan must do if they are to progress to the knockout stage.
Pakistan’s campaign started on a nervy note with a three-wicket win in a thrilling last-over finish against the Netherlands before overcoming the United States and Namibia.
