Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Preview: Match details, toss time, live streaming and more

Pakistan's Usman Tariq, Shaheen Afridi and Usman Khan during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. (IANS/Biplab Banerjee)


The Super 8 fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between the Pakistan national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team takes place today, February 28, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

The Pakistan national cricket team has endured a frustrating Super 8 campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, entering their final fixture without a win. Pakistan began the stage with a rain-abandoned clash against the New Zealand national cricket team in Colombo, earning one point. They then suffered a narrow defeat to the England cricket team at Pallekele after posting 164/9, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 63.

Despite Shaheen Afridi’s impressive 4/30, a century from Harry Brook guided England home, leaving Pakistan on the brink heading into their final Super 8 match against the Sri Lanka national cricket team.

Sri Lanka entered the Super 8 with promise, but injuries and inconsistency have hurt their momentum. Key absentees have forced them into reshuffles, and they are now playing primarily for pride in front of home supporters.

Pakistan must deliver performance to keep their tournament hopes alive and finish strongly in the Super 8 stage. while Sri Lanka has a chance to end their campaign on a high and potentially disrupt Pakistan’s ambitions.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup: Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super 8

Date: February 28, 2026

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

What is the toss time for the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20 World Cup match?

The toss time for the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20 World Cup is at 6:30 PM IST, and the match will start at 7 PM IST.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details

Where can I watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20 World Cup match in India?

TV: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)

Where to watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20 World Cup match in Pakistan?

TV: PTV Sports, Geo Super, ASports

Streaming: Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp

Where to watch the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka?

TV: Dialog TV, TV Supreme

Streaming: Dialog Play, ThePapare.com, ICC.tv

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)

The Pakistan national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team have faced each other 29 times in T20 Internationals.

Pakistan wins: 17

Sri Lanka wins: 12

Pakistan holds the historical edge, but Sri Lanka have often punched above their weight in ICC tournaments, especially in subcontinental conditions.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup: Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan national cricket team: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq.

Sri Lanka national cricket team: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando.