SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 50th Match | Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the 50th match of the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Sri Lanka has lost both of its Super 8 matches and is out of the race for the semi-finals. They lost their previous match to New Zealand by 61 runs. Chasing 168, Sri Lanka could only manage 107 runs in 20 overs. Kamindu Mendis was the team's highest scorer, scoring 31 runs off 23 balls.

On the other hand, Pakistan's first match was abandoned due to rain. In the second match, they lost to England by two wickets. They will need to win this match by a big margin to reach the semi-finals and will also need to keep an eye on the New Zealand vs England match. They failed to defend a target of 164 runs in their previous atch, and England chased down the target in 19.1 overs.

Also Read: How can India qualify for T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals after their 72-run win vs Zimbabwe in Super 8s?

SL vs PAK Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 50th Match

• Date: 28th February 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SL vs PAK Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Early on, the surface allows for stroke play, but run-making is more challenging as the innings progress, especially when spinners come into play in the middle overs.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• High-scoring ground

• Large boundaries 

SL vs PAK Recent Form

SL vs PAK Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• SL Wins - 14

• PAK Wins - 10

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs PAK

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 283 runs in this tournament 

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): 208 runs in this tournament 

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 197 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs PAK

• Maheesh Theekshana (SL): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Usman Tariq (PAK): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Dushmantha Chameera (SL): 9 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If PAK bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145–155

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If SL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 155–170

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka 

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Pakistan 

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

Why Sri Lanka is the favourite

• Excellent top-order

• Home-conditions

• Good spin bowler 

SL vs PAK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Mohammad Nawaz are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SL: 55%

PAK: 45%

SL vs PAK Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the SL vs PAK live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar 

Q2. Who will win today’s SL vs PAK match?

According to our today's match prediction, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What time will the SL vs PAK match start?

The match begins at 7:00 PM IST