T20 WC, Super Eight: Pakistan Triumphs Over Sri Lanka by Five Runs

Pakistan: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the super eight round of the ICC T20 World Cup in Pallekele on Saturday night. Batting first, Pakistan scored 212 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

According to Radio Pakistan, in reply, Sri Lanka managed to score 207 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Despite the victory, Pakistan has been knocked out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 runs in the match.