Pak crash out despite beating SL

Sat, 28 February 2026
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Sri Lanka 207-6 (20 Ovs) vs Pak 212-8 | SCORECARD

Shaheen Afridi to bowl the final over' Shanaka tries to go over cover first ball -- gets four! Next ball -- SIX! And another SIX! Sri Lanka bring up 200 in style. The equation tumbles quickly. Another one -- three big hits in a row! Pallekele is in absolute frenzy.

Sri Lanka now need 6 runs off 2 balls. Shanaka shapes to go again' but leaves it. Legal delivery. Next ball -- dot! Brilliant from Shaheen under pressure. 

Pakistan win by 5 runs! Shanaka finishes unbeaten on a breathtaking 76 off 31 balls, leading from the front, but it's not enough in the end. 

No wild celebrations from Pakistan -- just relief.