T20 World Cup 2026: Key Stats from Pakistan’s Narrow Super 8 Win over Sri Lanka

Kandy - Pakistan wrapped up their campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a thrilling five-run victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 8s clash on Saturday. However, the win was not enough to propel Pakistan into the knockout stage as they finished behind New Zealand on Net Run Rate. The match was played at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 212/8, powered by a commanding opening partnership between Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. Farhan struck a brilliant 100 off 60 balls, becoming the first batter to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition, while Fakhar chipped in with a rapid 84. Despite late wickets, Pakistan comfortably crossed the 200-run mark.

In reply, Sri Lanka stumbled early but recovered through steady middle-order partnerships. Captain Dasun Shanaka played a sensational unbeaten knock of 76 to keep his side in contention until the final over. Chasing 28 off the last six balls, Shanaka smashed three sixes and a four, but Sri Lanka eventually fell short at 207/5.

Although Pakistan won the match, their inability to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 meant they could not surpass New Zealand on Net Run Rate, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Match in Numbers

2 – After Chris Gayle, Sahibzada Farhan became the second batter to score two centuries in T20 World Cups.

1st – Farhan became the first batter to register two hundreds in a single T20 World Cup edition.

5 – Farhan became the fifth batter to score five 50-plus knocks in a single T20 World Cup, joining Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.

64/0 – Pakistan’s powerplay score (overs 1–6), their fourth-highest in T20 World Cups.

383 – Runs scored by Farhan in the tournament at an average of 76.60, the most by any batter in a single T20 World Cup edition, surpassing Kohli’s 319 in 2014.

212/8 – Pakistan’s highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup and their second-highest T20I score overall.

18 – Sixes hit by Farhan in the tournament, a new T20 World Cup record, bettering Shimron Hetmyer.

58 – Runs scored by Pavan Rathnayake, his second fifty of the tournament.

27 – Usman Tariq went wicketless in a T20I for the first time in his 27-match career.

76* – Shanaka’s unbeaten 76 off 31 balls, his highest T20I score, also marking his 100th career six.

With inputs from IANS