Pakistan’s tournament survival hangs by the thinnest thread as they face already-eliminated Sri Lanka at Pallekele tonight in a desperate do-or-die scenario.
Thanks to England’s surprise win over New Zealand, Pakistan have a mathematical chance, but must win by around 64 runs or chase any target in 13.1 overs to overcome New Zealand’s vastly superior 1.390 NRR compared to their -0.461.
This is a dead rubber for the co-hosts, whose promising start ended with three straight losses and an early Super 8 elimination.
Pakistan has never won by such margins against Full Members at T20 World Cups when batting first, making this their tallest order yet. Let’s explore where you can watch this high-stakes encounter live.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (50th Match, Super 8 Group 2) |
| Date | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8s |
Where to Watch PAK vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Pakistani fans can watch the match live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports, with streaming available on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Sri Lankan viewers can access the game through TV Supreme and Dialog TV with streaming on ICC.tv and Sirasa TV. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Myco | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and ASports in Pakistan, with streaming on Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Sri Lankan viewers can watch on TV Supreme and Dialog TV with ICC.tv and Sirasa TV streaming, while Indian fans can access the match via Star Sports and JioHotstar.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam/Khawaja Nafay, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz/Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza/Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
The same pitch used for England vs Pakistan will host this clash. That surface showed increased assistance for pace bowling with early movement.
Dry week in Kandy extending into the weekend should maintain similar conditions. Pakistan’s NRR equation demands aggressive cricket from the outset on slower Sri Lankan surfaces.
T20 Stats At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 34 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 144 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) by NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) by SL vs ENG |
