Summary

  • T20 World Cup Super 8s, Group 2, Pallekele

  • Pakistan eliminated and New Zealand seal semi-final spot as Sri Lanka pass 148 in their chase

  • Pakistan post 212-8 with Farhan making 100 and putting on record-breaking 176 with Fakhar for first wicket

  • Farhan breaks record for most runs (383) in single edition of men's T20 World Cup

  • Pakistan drop Babar, Ayub and Mirza for Nafay, Naseem and Abrar

  • Sri Lanka, who already eliminated, win toss and bowl

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Elizabeth Botcherby & Timothy Abraham

  1. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That is a hammer blow for Pakistan.

  2. 6 runs

    SL 115-5

    Belatedly, Pakistan have started getting aggressive with their field placement, Salman Ali Agha inserting himself at slip.

    But it doesn't matter.

    After exchanging three singles with Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka swivels and pounds Mohammad Nawaz square for six.

  3. SL 106-5

    Target 213

    Seven overs to go. Sri Lanka are 106-5.

    147 or under sends Pakistan through to the semi-finals. 148 or more and it's New Zealand who will advance.

    "Sri-Lan-ka, Sri-Lan-ka," encourages the man on the mic.

  4. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Janith Liyanage of Sri Lanka is bowled by Mohammad Nawaz of Pakistan during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Super 8 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Pallekele Cricket StadiumGetty Images

    It is the boundary balls - they just kill it a little bit, but there is hope for Pakistan.

  5. wicket

    WICKET

    Liyanage b Nawaz 5 (SL 101-5)

    Janith Liyanage gives himself room but can't connect. The ball hits the top of the stumps. Mohammad Nawaz raises a finger and lets out a roar.

    "I'm getting a bit nervous" says Timothy Abraham, who is tasked with writing today's report.

  6. SL 99-4

    Through the vacant slip region for four off Janith Liyanage's edge. Mohammad Nawaz has his head in his hands.

  7. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis is clean bowled during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in KandyGetty Images

    That has kept low.

  8. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Abrar Ahmed isn't even celebrating - he's thinking that has come too late. But it isn't too late yet.

  9. wicket

    WICKET

    Kamindu b Abrar 3 (SL 94-4)

    Big swing, absolutely nowhere near the ball, bails everywhere.

    Abrar Ahmed sends Kamindu Mendis packing for 3 (6) and finishes with figures of 3-23. He couldn't have done much more for his side.

    With nine overs to go, Sri Lanka are 94-4.

  10. 6 runs

    SL 93-3

    Pavan RathnayakeGetty Images

    Pavan Rathnayake, down on one knee, sweeps for six over backward square leg.

    Pakistan are approaching miracle territory.

  11. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It does feel that way, but Abrar Ahmed's final over here is key. It's good captaincy to bowl it now.

  12. Aatif Nawaz
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    New Zealand will breathing a little bit easier now I reckon.

  13. SL 85-3

    Target 213

    Another expensive over from Usman Tariq - 10 from it, including a boundary through Pavan Rathnayake's legs.

    Pakistan need to keep Sri Lanka to 147 or under. They'll surely be eyeing seven wickets rather than trying to restrict the runs with 10 overs available.

  14. SL 77-3

    Chalk up another wide. That's four now.

    It's followed by a single.

  15. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It is a brave shot to play first up to one of the world's most-talented spinners. It was the thinnest of edges, he's punched it into himself.

  16. Not out - SL 75-3

    Target 213

    A reprieve for Kamindu Mendis. A thin edge. Pakistan's celebrations are cut short.

    An interesting choice to try to reverse sweep the first delivery you face.

  17. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    I think this is out. Or has it touched his finger?

  18. Sri Lanka review

    Two in two! Kamindu Mendis has been given out lbw!

    Or is it?

  19. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It is a lovely delivery. That break in play may have brought that wicket - or Ed Sheeran! I told you he calms everyone down.

  20. Aatif Nawaz
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Abrar Ahmed of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Kamindu Mendis of Sri Lanka which is later given not out on review during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Super 8 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Pallekele Cricket StadiumGetty Images

    Just when it looked like Sri Lanka were establishing some rhythm, Abrar Ahmed brings it to an end.