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Twenty20 International · ICC Men's T20 World CupPakistan v Sri Lanka: T20I scorecard, 28 Feb 2026
Pakistan won by 5 runs. 28 Feb 2026, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
Result
Runs per overPakistan innings
212/8 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhanc J Liyanage b D Madushanka | 100 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 166.7 |
| Fakhar Zamanb PVD Chameera | 84 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 200.0 |
| Khawaja Nafayc KIC Asalanka b D Madushanka | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Shadab Khanrun out (K Mishara/D Madushanka) | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 |
| Mohammad Nawazc M Theekshana b MD Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Agha Salmanc M Theekshana b MD Shanaka | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Usman Khannot out | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridilbw b D Madushanka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Naseem Shahrun out (PHKD Mendis/D Madushanka) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Abrar Ahmeddid not face a ball | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | 6 (b 0, lb 3, w 3, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 212/8 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Usman Tariq
Fall of wickets: 1-176 (Fakhar Zaman, 15.5 ov); 2-179 (Khawaja Nafay, 16.3 ov); 3-198 (Shadab Khan, 17.6 ov); 4-199 (Mohammad Nawaz, 18.2 ov); 5-199 (Agha Salman, 18.4 ov); 6-203 (Sahibzada Farhan, 19.1 ov); 7-207 (Shaheen Shah Afridi, 19.3 ov); 8-210 (Naseem Shah, 19.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 |
| PVD Chameera | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| M Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 |
| MD Shanaka | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| DN Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 |
| J Liyanage | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
Sri Lanka innings
207/6 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Nissankac Mohammad Nawaz b Naseem Shah | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| K Misharab Abrar Ahmed | 26 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 173.3 |
| KIC Asalankab Abrar Ahmed | 25 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 138.9 |
| P Rathnayakec Saim Ayub b Shaheen Shah Afridi | 58 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 156.8 |
| PHKD Mendisb Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| J Liyanageb Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 |
| MD Shanakanot out | 76 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 245.2 |
| DN Wellalagenot out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Extras | 9 (b 0, lb 3, w 6, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 207/6 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: M Theekshana, PVD Chameera, D Madushanka
Fall of wickets: 1-8 (P Nissanka, 1.3 ov); 2-33 (K Mishara, 4.1 ov); 3-75 (KIC Asalanka, 8.5 ov); 4-94 (PHKD Mendis, 10.6 ov); 5-101 (J Liyanage, 11.6 ov); 6-162 (P Rathnayake, 17.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.50 |
Match summary
Pakistan played Sri Lanka in a men's Twenty20 International at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 28 February 2026, part of ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Pakistan won by 5 runs.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
Sahibzada Farhan was named player of the match.
On 28 February 2026 the on-field umpires were RJ Tucker and SJ Nogajski, with AJ Pycroft as match referee.
How the innings went
Pakistan made 212/8 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 100 from 60 balls, including 9 fours and 5 sixes. D Madushanka took 3 for 33. The biggest stand before a wicket was 176 runs between Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan.
Sri Lanka made 207/6 in 20 overs. MD Shanaka top-scored with 76 from 31 balls, including 2 fours and 8 sixes. Abrar Ahmed took 3 for 23. The biggest stand before a wicket was 61 runs between P Rathnayake and MD Shanaka.
Extras
Pakistan's innings of 212/8 in 20 overs included 6 extras: 3 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 3 leg byes. Sri Lanka's innings of 207/6 in 20 overs included 9 extras: 6 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Pakistan v Sri Lanka on 28 February 2026?
Pakistan won by 5 runs.
Who top-scored in Pakistan v Sri Lanka?
Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 from 60 balls for Pakistan, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan v Sri Lanka?
Abrar Ahmed, with 3 for 23.
What was the highest partnership?
176 runs between Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan for Pakistan.
Who won the toss?
Sri Lanka, who chose to field.
Where was Pakistan v Sri Lanka played?
At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on 28 February 2026.