In a dramatic last-ball thriller at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan narrowly defeated Sri Lanka by five runs but was ultimately eliminated from the tournament. Despite scoring 212-8, with Sahibzada Farhan achieving a century (100 runs) and Fakhar Zaman contributing 84 runs in a record opening partnership, Pakistan's hopes of advancing were dashed as they needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs or less. Sri Lanka finished at 207-6, preventing Pakistan from surpassing New Zealand's net run rate, which was crucial for qualification (Al Jazeera). New Zealand's captain, Mitchell Santner, had previously expressed the tension surrounding their qualification, stating, "Tomorrow’s game is out of our control. We just have to wait and see whether we are getting on a plane to India or to New Zealand."
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Pakistan Eliminated From T20 World Cup After Sri Lanka Thriller
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In a thrilling finish, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 runs but was eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand advanced to the semis, leaving Pakistan's campaign in disappointment.
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