Super 8
Pakistan exits T20 World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka
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Pakistan secured a narrow five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup but failed to advance to the semifinals due to net run rate. Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman set a record with a 176-run partnership, though the middle order collapsed. Captain Salman Agha faces removal amid criticism of the team's performance.
England secured top spot in their Super 8 group with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Colombo, chasing down 160 with three balls to spare. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed's unbeaten partnership turned the game from a precarious 117 for six. The result gives Pakistan a lifeline to qualify for the semifinals.
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England and New Zealand are set to clash in a Super 8 Group 2 match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on February 27 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. England has already secured a semifinal spot with victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while New Zealand needs a win to guarantee advancement. The game at R. Premadasa Stadium starts at 8:30 a.m. ET.
In Ahmedabad, South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match. David Miller's explosive 63 off 35 balls turned the game, while India lost three wickets in the powerplay. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in the team's comeback.