T20 WC: Shanaka’s final-over blitz falls short as Pakistan survive thriller but miss Semifinal spot
Sri Lanka fell five runs short, leaving Pakistan with a narrow victory that ultimately proved insufficient for semifinal qualification.
Sri Lanka fell five runs short, leaving Pakistan with a narrow victory that ultimately proved insufficient for semifinal qualification.
Pakistan must defeat the Sri Lanka national cricket team in their final Super 8 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and they must do so convincingly enough to overhaul New Zealand’s superior NRR.
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.
Naseem achieved the feat playing against Sri Lanka in the Karachi Test, which the visitors lost by 263 runs.
The last day of the Karachi Test resumed with Sri Lanka tottering at 212 for 7 and the hosts wrapping up the islanders in just 16 balls in a span of 15 minutes.
Before Abid, eight batsmen have already achieved the feat of scoring centuries in their opening two Test matches.
A rampaging Pakistan did not show any mercy to their opponents as they piled up 180-3 in 20 overs.
One-drop batsman Babar knocked a fighting 133-ball 103 while Shadab scored a career best 52 not out to lift Pakistan from a struggling 79-5.
Azhar has complained about his dodgy knee before the start of the Test series against Sri Lanka.
"I'm so happy with the remarkable achievement of 400 wickets," said Herath after the match.
