PAK vs SL Live Score, T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan blasts 32-ball 50

Most 50-plus scores in a T20 World Cup edition
4 - M Hayden (2007)
4 - Virat Kohli (2014)
4 - Babar Azam (2021)
4 - Virat Kohli (2022)
4 - Sahibzada Farhan (2026)*

Sahibzada Farhan is having a tournament of a lifetime. He brings up 50 in only 32 deliveries. 200 happening for Pakistan for sure. PAK 90/0 in 9 overs.

It is clear, Sri Lanka are in no mood to win this match. It just appears, they aren't trying enough. PAK 71/0 in 8 overs.

6 overs done here and Pakistan is cruising at the moment and Sri Lanka bowlers are struggling. PAK reach 64/0 already.

Pakistan is on a mission here. They have scored 51/0 in 5 overs and have laid the foundations for 200 here. Excellent start for the visitors.

Spin introduced already now. Mahessh Theekshana comes into the attack. Farhan gets a four again. The run rate is getting up now. It is 38/0 in 4 overs.

Sahibzada Farhan wants to take most of the strike here and gets a four and a six in the fresh over from Madushanka. Doesn't take a single. PAK 26/0 in 3 overs

Chameera comes up with a miserly over here, and batting isn't looking easy for now. And as we say this, Farhan gets a four through point. PAK 16/0 in 2 overs.

As expected Sahibzada and Fakhar open the innings. Madushanka starts for Sri Lanka. Just a bouundary from the over. PAK 7/0 in 1 over.

Both teams line up for national anthems here. That should be enough motivation for both teams to fight tooth and nail.

Unlike Colombo, there won't be muchb spin on offer, andf it will be a wicket where Sahibzada will like to bat. Let's see what happens here.

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka

What has Pakistan done here.. They have dropped  Babar Azam. Thiis could be a big statement, going into the future.

Dasun Shanka wins the toss and opts to bowl first. So, Pakistan will have to win by at least 63-65 runs. Two changes for the home side.

It is time for toss and let's see what happens here. It will be interesting to see how Pakistan XI shapes up here. They would really be banking on their spinners.

Despite some inspiring performances in the group stage, Sri Lanka failed to turn up in the Super 8. Since their win over Australia, Sri Lanka have lost three matches in a row, to Zimbabwe, England and New Zealand. In the last two matches, Sri Lanka have managed to score just 95 and 107. This is their last match of the T20 World Cup, and before the shake-up of the coaching staff and the players, this is their chance to repay the trust to the fans who turned up in numbers.

If Pakistan bat first: They must win by at least 65 runs (the exact margin will vary as per the total but defending 160 will require a 64-run win). This boosts their NRR sufficiently to surpass NZ.

If Pakistan bat second (chase): They must complete the chase in approximately 13.1 overs or fewer for a target of 160. Rapid chases dramatically improve NRR.

The pitch favours batters early but slows later, aiding spin. Pakistan hold a slight edge historically and in urgency. Despite offering good batting pitches in the first two games, in the last three matches at Pallekele, the surface has been on the slower side. The average first-innings total in the last three matches has been just around 140. If the same pitch is used, it will aid spinners. 

Pakistan holds the upper hand overall, including in recent encounters and high-scoring games. Sri Lanka's highest total against Pakistan is 211/3 (Dubai, 2013). In neutral or away conditions, Pakistan often dominates, but Sri Lanka can upset at home. In T20 World Cups, both sides have shared four matches, 2-2. 

• Matches: 29
• Pakistan wins: 17
• Sri Lanka wins: 12

Sri Lanka, already eliminated, will play with freedom and pride on familiar turf. They also need to answer their critics, especially the fans after they were jeered following another sub-par batting performance against New Zealand. 

However, they have received a further injury blow with Kusal Mendis ruled out with a hamstring injury. 

Pakistan have their calculators out once again. They must beat Sri Lanka in Pallekele. With their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread due to a subpar net run rate (-0.461), Salman Ali Agha’s side must win by around 64 runs if batting first or chase down a target in 13 overs to surpass New Zealand and advance. 

However, chasing down a target in 13 overs seems rather far-fetched as questions linger over their batting tempo, particularly Babar Azam's approach. But Pakistan have the bowling attack to win by 65 runs or more. Hence, the toss would be crucial for Pakistan.

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Perera, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara