Yesterday Match Result – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights February 28

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, but it was not enough to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals.

The result of Pakistan resonates with Linkin Park’s song: “I tried so hard and got so far, but in the end it doesn’t even matter.” Yes, Pakistan tried hard and even got the match result, but it doesn’t matter, as they failed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to reach the semifinals.

Pakistan star player Sahibzada Farhan once again delivered under pressure, scoring 100 off 60 balls and registering his second century of the tournament. On the other end, Farkhar Zaman, who opened for Pakistan for the first time in this tournament, scored a brilliant 84 runs of 42 balls.

Pakistan were cruising at 176 for 1, but a middle-order collapse saw them lose seven wickets for just 36 runs, finishing at 212 for 8.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were clueless until the opening stand was broken, but after that, they made a great comeback, giving away only 36 runs in 4.1 overs. Dilshan Madushanka, with 3/33 in four overs, and Dasun Shanaka, with 2/42 in four overs, were the top bowlers for Sri Lanka.

Pakistan made a perfect start with the ball as Naseem Shah dismissed Pathum Nissanka early. When Sri Lanka were reduced to 101 for 5, Pakistan were in complete control and looked set to qualify. However, Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten 76 off 31 balls turned the momentum. His counterattack ensured Sri Lanka crossed the 147 runs qualification mark, eliminating Pakistan despite their defeat.

Abrar Ahmed was Pakistan’s best bowler with 3 for 23, but the rest of the attack struggled to control the scoring rate. Their inability to stop Shanaka and Pavan Rathnayake (58 off 37 balls) ultimately cost Pakistan a semi-final spot.

Full Scorecard – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 28

Pakistan 212 for 8 (Farhan 100, Fakhar 84, Madushanka 3-33) beat Sri Lanka 207 for 6 (Shanaka 76*, Rathnayake 58, Abrar 3-23) by five runs

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Pakistan announced three changes for this match, replacing Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Salman Mirza with Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafay, and Abrar Ahmed in the playing 11.

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 runs but failed to find their spot in the semi-final. Farhan and Fakhar stitched the highest T20 World Cup partnership (176). Dasun Shanka and Pavan Rathnayake spoiled the party for Pakistan.

Player of the Match

Sahibzada Farhan was named the Player of the Match for his great knock of 100 off 60 balls.

What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka lost the match but helped New Zealand qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final by not being bowled out for 147 or less.

Pakistan won the match but was eliminated after failing to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs.

FAQs – Yesterday’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Q1: Who won yesterday’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match?

A1: Pakistan won by 5 runs on February 28, 2026.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Sahibzada Farhan was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant century (100 off 60 balls).

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka.

Pakistan 212 for 8 (Farhan 100, Fakhar 84, Madushanka 3-33)

Sri Lanka 207 for 6 (Shanaka 76*, Rathnayake 58, Abrar 3-23)

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