Pakistan Cricket Team

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the side in Bangladesh as Pakistan begin preparations for the next ODI cycle

The financial penalties were reportedly communicated to the players soon after Pakistan's group-stage loss to India

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan failed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or below to surpass New Zealand's net run rate as the Kiwis join England as the second team from Group 2 in the semifinals

Top two teams from Group 2 qualified for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan became the third team after Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe to be officially knocked out of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round

Pakistan's semifinal qualification hinges on net run rate: Business Standard takes a look at target they can set, the overs required to finish the chase, and the margin needed to overtake Kiwis' NRR

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

Farhan earlier scored his maiden T20I ton against Namibia in the Group Stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Farhan broke Virat Kohli's record of 319 runs, which he set during the 2014 T20 World Cup

Pakistan will be looking to earn their place in the semifinals with a win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele

Pakistan and Sri Lanka, despite their rich rivalry history in cricket, will play each other for the first time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Pakistan need to secure a big win over Sri Lanka today to book their place in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The fate of New Zealand's chances of semifinal qualification depends on the result of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match today

Why is Pakistan's net run rate negative despite a last-over defeat to England? And why is New Zealand's NRR 1.390 after a washout in Kandy? Business Standard explains the calculations.

Pakistan's best chance to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, depends on England's win over New Zealand

The fate of Pakistan's chances of semifinal qualification depends on the result of the England vs New Zealand match today

How can Pakistan qualify for the semifinal? Will the rain gods help PAK in the race for semis? Business Standard takes a look at all the possible scenarios for New Zealand and Pakistan's SF chances

A 2-wicket win courtesy of a Harry Brook hundred for England on the night meant that the Three Lions have confirmed their qualification into the semi-final with 2 wins in as many games.

Pakistan currently have just one point from a shared result, leaving them with two must-win games against heavyweights England and co-hosts Sri Lanka.

If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will feature in Semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. In that scenario, Colombo becomes the confirmed venue for the fixture.