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Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game

February 28, 2026

Pakistan has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 after failing to restrict Sri Lanka to below 147 runs in their Super 8 match, despite scoring 212 runs themselves. To qualify, Pakistan needed to win by at least 65 runs, which would have allowed them to surpass New Zealand's net run rate, but with Sri Lanka exceeding 147, their chances evaporated.

Pavan Rathnayake scored a fifty for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Kandy. (

Credit: AP)

Key Highlights

Pakistan scored 212 runs against Sri Lanka in their Super 8 match.
To qualify for the semifinals, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 146 runs or less.
Sri Lanka's total exceeded 147 runs, resulting in Pakistan's elimination.
New Zealand and England have qualified for the semifinals from Group 2.
Pakistan's fate depended on a significant win margin, which they failed to achieve.

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Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game

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