How much does Sri Lanka need to be restricted to for Pakistan to qualify for T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal?
Pakistan placed itself in a strong position to make a late charge for a T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal after it posted 212 for eight against Sri Lanka in a Super Eight game in Pallekele on Saturday.
The side looked primed for a score close to 240 with Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman stitching together the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history.
But a slew of wickets in the death overs helped Sri Lanka restrict the side to 212.
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Pakistan needs a huge win to overtake New Zealand’s Net Run Rate and grab the second spot in Group 2 behind England.
How much should Pakistan restrict Sri Lanka to?
Pakistan will qualify for the semifinal if it restricts Sri Lanka to 147 or lower. A win margin of 65 or more would lift Pakistan’s NRR over New Zealand’s.
Published on Feb 28, 2026
