Today’s match is going to be very important in the Super-8 matches of T20 World Cup 2026, where Sri Lanka and Pakistan will face each other. For both the teams, it is like a do or die match, because the result of this match can directly clear the picture of the semi-finals.
The decision of the second semi-finalist from Group-2 is to be decided by this match. This match will be played at Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka. If host Sri Lanka wins this match, then New Zealand team will directly reach the semi-finals. Along with victory, better net run rate will also be necessary for Pakistan, only then it will be able to make its place in the last four.
Position of both teams
The journey of Pakistan team so far in Super-8 has not been very good. Its match against New Zealand was canceled due to rain, while against England it had to face defeat in a close match. In such a situation, the team has only one point and to keep the hopes of the semi-finals alive, it will have to win at any cost.
On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team has also been seen struggling in this tournament. He has not got a single win in the Super-8 stage so far, due to which his situation has become more difficult. However, the team would like to take advantage of the domestic conditions and give a strong performance against Pakistan.
Head-to-head record
So far, a total of 29 matches have been played between the two teams in T20 international cricket. Among these, Pakistan has had the upper hand, which has won 17 matches, while Sri Lanka has got success in 12 matches.
When and where to watch live matches?
This important match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played today at 7 pm. The toss will take place half an hour before the start of the match i.e. at 6:30 pm. This match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network, while online streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
Squads of both teams
Pakistan: Salman Aga (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafai, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pawan Ratnayake, Dunith Velalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Mathisha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan, Dushan Hemantha.
