Do-or-die match for Pakistan against Sri Lanka:Salman Agha’s side need to win by 64 runs or in 13.1 overs

Pakistan will play a do-or-die match in the T20 World Cup today. The team will face Sri Lanka. This match, to be held at Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday, will decide whether Pakistan reaches the semi-finals or if the Kiwis get entry into the top-4. The match will start at 7 PM, while the toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM. Actually, England defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets on Friday night. This keeps Pakistan’s hopes alive. Now, Pakistan will have to achieve a victory of 64 plus runs against Sri Lanka. If Pakistan bats second, they will have to achieve the target in 13.1 overs.
Pakistan is far ahead against Sri Lanka
So far, 29 T20 International matches have been played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Pakistan won 17 and Sri Lanka won 12. The two teams last met in 2026 at the Dambulla ground, when Sri Lanka won the match by 14 runs. Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka’s Top Batter
Pathum Nissanka has scored the most runs for Sri Lanka in the tournament. He scored 208 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 152.94. His best in an innings was an unbeaten 100 runs. Meanwhile, in bowling, Maheesh Theekshana was the top wicket-taker for the team. He took 11 wickets in 6 matches, conceding runs at an economy of 7.19. Usman, Pakistan’s Top Wicket-Taker
For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan scored the most runs in this tournament. He scored 283 runs in 6 matches with a strike rate of 158.1. His best score was 100*. Meanwhile, Usman Tariq was the top wicket-taker for Pakistan. He took 10 wickets in 5 matches with an economy of just 6.32. Pitch and Weather Report Probable playing-11 of both teams Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis/Kamil Mishara (Wicketkeeper), Pavan Ratnayake, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka. Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza and Usman Tariq.