Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Catches (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
Runs (20+)
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
Sixes (1+)
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
Fours (2+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
PAK at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Sahibzada Farhan
163 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
9 wkts
SL at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
509 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Maheesh Theekshana
16 wkts
Hit Rates
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Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Janith Liyanage b Dilshan Madushanka | 100 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 166.67 |
| Fakhar Zaman | b Dushmantha Chameera | 84 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 200 |
| Khawaja Nafay | c Charith Asalanka b Dilshan Madushanka | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Shadab Khan | run out (Dilshan Madushanka) | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Maheesh Theekshana b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Maheesh Theekshana b Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | not out | 8* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Shaheen Afridi | lbw b Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Naseem Shah | run out (Kamindu Mendis) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Abrar Ahmed | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Janith Liyanage | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Mohammad Nawaz b Naseem Shah | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Kamil Mishara (wk) | b Abrar Ahmed | 26 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 173.33 |
| Charith Asalanka | b Abrar Ahmed | 25 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 138.89 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi | 58 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 156.76 |
| Kamindu Mendis | b Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Janith Liyanage | b Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | not out | 76* | 31 | 2 | 8 | 245.16 |
| Dunith Wellalage | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
151.9 |
| 2 |
Abrar Ahmed
PAK
|
128.0 |
| 3 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
94.5 |
| 4 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
84.8 |
| 5 |
Sahibzada Farhan
PAK
|
83.2 |
| 6 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
55.7 |
| 7 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
38.0 |
| 8 |
Naseem Shah
PAK
|
35.9 |
| 9 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
28.0 |
| 10 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
27.8 |
| 11 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
27.8 |
| 12 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
17.2 |
| 13 |
Usman Khan
PAK
|
11.8 |
| 14 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
11.4 |
| 15 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
10.6 |
| 16 |
Usman Tariq
PAK
|
8.9 |
| 17 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
8.2 |
| 18 |
Janith Liyanage
SL
|
7.2 |
| 19 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
2.6 |
| 21 |
Khawaja Nafay
PAK
|
1.2 |
| 22 |
Salman Agha
PAK
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: who played
Pakistan won by 5 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 28 February 2026. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 100 off 60 balls and Abrar Ahmed took 3/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.
Who won Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan won by 5 runs.
When and where was Pakistan vs Sri Lanka played?
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Saturday 28 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Pakistan scored 212/8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 207/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Dasun Shanaka was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 152/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 100 off 60 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka?
Abrar Ahmed took 3/23 in 4 overs.