PAK vs SL: Today’s match is very important for Pakistan. To keep the hopes of semi-finals alive, the team will have to register a big win against Sri Lanka. The pitch can help the spinners and light rain can change the mathematics of the match.
PAK vs SL Match Today: Today is the biggest day for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is against Sri Lanka and if there is a big win, then the hope of reaching the semi-finals will remain alive, otherwise the journey will end here. The match will start at 7 pm at Pallekele ground in Kandy, Sri Lanka, with the toss taking place at 6:30 pm. England’s victory has given Pakistan another chance. Now everything depends on this match. Let us know what role the toss will play in today’s match, how much is the possibility of rain and what could be the playing-11…
What will Pakistan have to do to reach the semi-finals?
Pakistan needs not just victory, but a big victory. The team will have to win this match by a margin of at least 64 runs. If we get bowling first and then have to chase runs, then it will be necessary to complete the target within 13.1 overs.
SL vs PAK: Face to face between both the teams
So far both the teams have clashed in 29 T-20 matches. Pakistan has won 17 times, while Sri Lanka has won 12. In the last encounter, Sri Lanka had won a close match, so this time too the contest is going to be fierce.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Which players will be kept an eye on?
Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka has been the most reliable batsman of the team in this tournament. Has scored more than 200 runs in 6 matches and has also scored a century. In bowling, Maheesh Theekshana has taken wickets giving less runs. These matches can change in the middle overs. Sahibzada Farhan has scored the most runs with the bat for Pakistan. His strike rate is also excellent and has also scored a century. Usman Tariq has been effective with the ball, who is continuously taking wickets and also giving less runs.
PAK vs SL Pitch Report: Who will get help?
The pitch at Pallekele generally favors spin bowlers. The new ball provides some swing, but as the ball gets older, spinners come into play. There has been almost an equal record in both batting first and chasing. Therefore, the team winning the toss will take the decision after seeing the situation.
PAK vs SL Weather: Can rain spoil the game?
There is a possibility of light clouds in Kandy. Light rain may also occur at some places. The temperature will be between 27 to 30 degrees. If it rains, the equation of the match may become more complicated.
PAK vs SL Playing XI: Probable Playing 11
Pakistan
Saeem Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq and Salman Mirza.
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis or Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Pawan Ratnayake, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Vellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka and Mahish Tikhana.
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