LIVE | PAK vs SL Live Score Today T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match Updates: Naseem, Abrar Strike as Pakistan Aim to Restrict Sri Lanka to Under 147 to Qualify For Semifinals | SL 49/2 in 6 Overs
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PAK vs SL Live Score T20 World Cup 2026: Catch SL vs PAK Live Score, live cricket score, PAL vs SL live cricket updates and ball-by-ball commentary of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 from Pallekele here on NewsX. You can watch live streaming of PAK vs SL on the OTT platform and mobile app Jio Hotstar.
SL vs PAK Live Score Today T20 World Cup 2026 Live Match Updates: Pacer Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed struck early for Pakistan as the Men in Green start early to dent Sri Lanka’s chase of 213 in the final Super 8 clash of Group 2 of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Pallekele on Saturday. Stay tuned for PAK vs SL live score, live cricket score, PAK vs SL live cricket score, PAK vs SL live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka here on NewsX.
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s record-breaking hundred off 59 balls and Fakhar Zaman’s 84-run knock powered Pakistan to a strong total of 212/8 in 20 overs versus Sri Lanka. Farhan surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in T20 World Cups. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Salman Mirza dropped from Pakistan’s playing XI for the Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka. TOSS — Sri Lanka captain, Dasun Shanaka, wins the toss as the hosts decide to bowl first against Pakistan.
For Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan side, the equation is daunting but clear following England’s recent victory over the Kiwis. To leapfrog New Zealand on Net Run Rate and secure a spot in the final four, Pakistan must win this match by a significant margin. If they bat first, they generally need to secure a victory by at least 64 runs, whereas a successful chase would likely need to be completed within approximately 13 overs.
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Live Updates
- 21:20 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
PAK vs SL Live Cricket Score: Pakistan draw first blood!
WICKET! Early breakthrough for Pakistan! Naseem Shah strikes — a clever slower full ball wide of off after Nissanka backs away. With no base, he can’t generate power and ends up scooping it tamely to extra cover. Mohammad Nawaz takes a simple catch. Naseem roars in celebration — perfect start with the ball for Pakistan. Sri Lanka 9/1 in 1.5 overs vs Pakistan (212/8) in Pallekele
- 21:11 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Score: Welcome back for the chase!
Chase begins in Pallekele! Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara walk out to open for Sri Lanka, with Nissanka set to take first strike. Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in hand and is ready to charge in. Game on!
- 21:00 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
PAK vs SL Live Score Today: Pakistan finish strong in final Super 8 clash
Pakistan post their highest total in ICC Men’s T20 World Cups!
They need to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to secure a spot in the semi-final. Will this total be enough for Pakistan? 👀
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- 20:53 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
PAK vs SL Live Cricket Score: Farhan-Fakhar boost Pakistan's semifinal chances
Fakhar and Farhan were ruthless, and Sri Lanka had no answers early on — dropped chances, sloppy fielding, no clear plan. But the comeback has kept the equation alive. For Pakistan to qualify, they must now restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or less. They’ve left at least 15 runs out there — and those could prove costly.
- 20:46 (IST) 28 Feb 2026
PAK vs SL Live Cricket Score: Pakistan 212/8 in 20 overs vs Sri Lanka
Innings Break — Sri Lanka fight back late! Strong recovery from Sri Lanka at the death. Pakistan looked set for a monster total, but the momentum dipped sharply after the opening stand was broken. From 176/0 in 15.4 overs to 212/8 — just 36 runs off the last 26 balls. Pakistan 212/8 in 20 overs vs Sri Lanka in Pallekele | Farhan 100, Zaman 84; Madushanka 3/33, Shanaka 2/42
