Overview:
Salman has been the biggest flop in the ongoing tournament, and Sri Lanka, who are already out of the semifinal race, will play for pride.
Pakistan will have to beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs or complete the chase in 13 overs to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. With England registering a 4-wicket win over New Zealand in both teams’ last Super 8 stage of the tournament, the Men in Green still have a chance to compete in the knockouts.
England remained undefeated in the second round, securing 6 points from three games while New Zealand accumulated 3 points from three contests. New Zealand’s net run rate is still in positive (+1.390), but Pakistan’s NRR (-0.461) took a hit after England thumped them.
Salman Ali Agha’s team has been ordinary so far in the tournament, with the batters and bowlers failing in crunch moments. The biggest concern is the below-par performance of the willow holders, with only Sahibzada Farhan in form. Salman has been the biggest flop in the ongoing tournament, and Sri Lanka, who are already out of the semifinal race, will play for pride.
They will not make things easy for Pakistan. In Group 1, South Africa have made it to the semifinals, and the second spot will be decided between India and the West Indies, who will clash on March 1.