PAK vs SL live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?
The second semifinal spot in the Group 2 points table of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round will be on the line when Pakistan take the field against Sri Lanka
Pakistan produced a commanding batting performance to post a daunting 212 for 8 against Sri Lanka in their must-win Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The Men in Green now face a qualification equation alongside the match result — they must restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or below to not only secure victory but also leapfrog New Zealand on net run rate and book a place in the semifinals.
Farhan–Fakhar give Pakistan blazing start
Pakistan’s innings was built on a dominant opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, who tore into the Sri Lankan bowling attack from the outset.
The pair raced to 64 without loss in the Powerplay, which marked Pakistan’s highest Powerplay score in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Both batters attacked aggressively, punishing anything loose and keeping the run rate well above ten an over.
Farhan continued his rich vein of form in the tournament, bringing up his third half-century of the competition in just 32 balls as Pakistan maintained control of the contest.
Opening partnership crosses 150
The two left-right combinations stretched their dominance as the opening partnership crossed 100 runs in the 10th over, putting Sri Lanka under severe pressure.
Fakhar soon joined the act, smashing his first half-century of the tournament off just 27 balls, and the pair pushed the opening stand beyond the 150-run mark.
Sri Lanka finally managed to break the massive stand at 176 runs when Dushmantha Chameera bowled Fakhar for a brilliant 84 off 42 balls, an innings studded with powerful strokes.
Sri Lanka pull things back with quick strikes
Despite the mammoth opening partnership, Sri Lanka staged a brief comeback in the middle overs.
Khawaja Nafay was dismissed for 2 off 3 balls by Dilshan Madhushanka, while Shadab Khan ran himself out for 7 off 5 balls.
The pressure increased further when Dasun Shanaka struck twice in quick succession, removing Mohammad Nawaz (0 off 1) and Salman Agha (0 off 2) in the span of three deliveries to momentarily stall Pakistan’s momentum.
Farhan scripts history with record century
Amid the late collapse, Farhan continued to anchor the innings and reached a historic milestone.
The Pakistan opener brought up a superb 100 off 60 balls, becoming the first player to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition. His innings ensured Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark despite the late wickets.
Farhan was eventually dismissed by Madhushanka, who also removed Shaheen Afridi (4 off 2) two balls later.
Late wickets halt Pakistan surge
Pakistan lost a few quick wickets towards the end as Naseem Shah was run out for 1 off 1 ball, preventing the side from pushing their total even higher.
Nevertheless, the strong platform laid by Farhan and Fakhar ensured Pakistan finished with a formidable 212 for 8, setting up a crucial second innings where both the match result and the semifinal qualification will be decided.
Pakistan scorecard:
| Pakistan (20 ovs maximum) | |||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Liyanage b Madushanka | 100 | 60 | 101 | 9 | 5 | 166.66 |
| Fakhar Zaman | b Chameera | 84 | 42 | 78 | 9 | 4 | 200 |
| Khawaja Nafay | c Asalanka b Madushanka | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Shadab Khan | run out (Madushanka/†Mishara) | 7 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Theekshana b Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Theekshana b Shanaka | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Khan † | not out | 8 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | lbw b Madushanka | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Naseem Shah | run out (Mendis/Madushanka) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Abrar Ahmed | not out | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 3) 6 | ||||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 10.60) 212/8 | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 | 11 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 8 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 4 | 2 |
| Janith Liyanage | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The coin flip for the match went in Sri Lanka's way who opted to bowl first. Captain's take after toss: Salman Agha (PAK): Massive opportunity. We need to bat well, bowl well and field well and everything will be fine. We need to put up a good total and try and restrict them. Sometimes it can be tough and sometimes it can be easy, it's a mixed feeling knowing what we need to do. We got three changes. Dasun Shanaka (SL): We gonna bowl first. It is a good pitch and later on there might be dew as well. We need to do the basics right, we need to make it right in all three departments tonight. Win or lose, they always support us and it is a good motivation for us. 2 changes for us.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Playing 11
Pakistan playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Sri Lanka playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
But how can fans across the globe witness the marquee ICC tournament action live without visiting the stadium? Take a look.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Broadcasting details
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcast and streaming partners | |||
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Super 8 match live streaming and telecast details
When will the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Saturday, February 28.
What will be the venue for the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
What time will the toss for the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 6.30 pm IST.
What time will the first ball of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 7 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.