Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in Match 50 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This is the final game of Group 2, and both teams will look to finish their campaign on a winning note.
Sri Lanka have already been eliminated after three consecutive losses, while Pakistan’s campaign has also been disappointing. With no semifinal hopes left, both teams will play for pride.
SL vs PAK Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Match 50, Super 8 |
| Date | February 28, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
Match Preview
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka started the tournament well but lost momentum in the Super 8 stage. Their bowling unit has performed well, but the batting has been a major concern.
The team depends heavily on Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, and whenever the top order fails, the middle order has struggled to recover.
Key Strengths
- Quality spin attack
- Disciplined bowling performances
Key Concerns
- Over-dependence on top order
- Poor batting consistency
Pakistan
Pakistan have shown good performances against weaker teams but struggled against strong opposition. Their campaign has been affected by inconsistent team selection and fielding errors.
Players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub will need to step up, while their spin and pace attack will be key in controlling Sri Lanka’s batting.
Key Strengths
- Balanced bowling attack
- Experienced top-order batters
Key Concerns
- Fragile middle order
- Decision-making and consistency issues
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 12 |
| Pakistan | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | W, W, L, L, L |
| Pakistan | W, L, W, NR, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Pallekele
Weather
- Temperature: 20–22°C
- Humidity: 75–80%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch Report
- Good batting surface
- Spinners will get assistance in middle overs
- Average first innings score around 160–170
- Chasing success rate around 39%
Pallekele International Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Bat First Wins | 17 |
| Bat Second Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Score | 263/3 |
| Lowest Score | 88 |
Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Charith Asalanka
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Dushan Hemantha
- Dunith Wellalage
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Agha (c)
- Babar Azam
- Fakhar Zaman
- Shadab Khan
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shaheen Afridi
- Salman Mirza
- Usman Tariq
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Saim Ayub
- Kusal Mendis
- Dunith Wellalage
- Shadab Khan
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Pathum Nissanka
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Dasun Shanaka
- Usman Tariq
SL vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have struggled with consistency in the Super 8 stage, especially with their batting. Sri Lanka’s heavy dependence on their top order has hurt them, while Pakistan’s middle order has not performed as expected.
However, Pakistan’s overall balance and slightly better performances against strong teams give them a small advantage.
Predicted Winner: Pakistan
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | No injury updates |
| Pakistan | No injury updates |
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