ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 50: SL vs PAK, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in Match 50 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage on February 28 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

This match for Pakistan is a must-win game. They are yet to register a win in the Super Eight stage of the tournament. In their previous match, Pakistan faced a narrow defeat at the hands of England, while their match against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. Pakistan not only needs to win but also needs to win by a big margin to stay afloat in the tournament. Their qualification could also depend on the result of the other group fixture. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are already out of the race for the semifinals. After an impressive group-stage performance, the hosts struggled in the Super Eight stage with back-to-back defeats. They will now look to complete their tour on a high note in front of home fans.

SL vs PAK: Weather Report

The weather at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is predicted to be clear and the temperature will be 21°C. High humidity of 83% makes players feel sticky. There is also a 60 percent chance of rain, so short breaks could be on the cards. Teams should be ready for sudden weather changes during the match.

SL vs PAK: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (T20Is)

Matches played: 36
Average first-innings score: 165
Average second-innings score: 144
Teams winning batting first: 47%
Teams winning bowling first: 47%
Highest total: 263/3 (SL vs AUS)
Lowest total: 81/3 (IND vs SL)
Highest chase: 184/2 (SL vs AUS)
Lowest total defended: 125/8 (NZ vs SL)

SL vs PAK: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan

Pakistan (PAK):

Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi