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PAK vs SL Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

PAK vs SL prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 favors Pakistan's pace attack on seamer-friendly pitch, predicted playing XI with Babar Azam return for SL, detailed pitch report favoring first innings totals, and toss strategy in do-or-die clash for semis spot.

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Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the Super 8 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Saturday, February 28.

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Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, started their Super8 campaign with a no-result contest against New Zealand. Later, they suffered a two-wicket loss to England. On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka suffered defeats in two consecutive Super8 matches against England and New Zealand.

PAK vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8, Details

Match: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 50.

Time & Date: 7:00 PM IST, Saturday, February 28.

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

PAK vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Pitch Report

The five games played here in the ongoing season saw the first innings score of 164. It’s a good batting wicket as seen in the previous encounters. Three out of five games saw the chasing sides coming out on top.

PAK vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Probable XIs

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq.

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

PAK vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Pakistan.

Both teams played 24 times in the T20I format. While Pakistan won 14 times, Sri Lanka secured 10 victories. Both teams are struggling to find consistency in the Super8 round. With Pakistan comparatively having better batting and bowling line-ups, we can expect them to finish this game on top.

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