SL vs PAK Live Score

5:53 PM IST End of the journey - And just like that, the road ends here for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It has been an underwhelming campaign for both sides. For Sri Lanka, it is now five editions without a semifinal appearance in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan, meanwhile, continue their disappointing run in major tournaments, having missed out in 2024 edition and again this time around.

5:52 PM IST What's next on the menu? A Super Sunday awaits on 29th February, with a double dose of high-octane cricket lined up. It is also the last day of the Super Eights stage in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026. The day kicks off with a so-called 'dead rubber' as South Africa face Zimbabwe in Delhi, with the first ball scheduled for 9.30 am GMT. Later, all eyes turn to Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where India take on the West Indies in a blockbuster clash that will decide the fourth semifinalist, starting at 1.30 pm GMT. The winner of that game will advance, and the team that faces a defeat goes back home. Do not forget to mark your presence an hour earlier for all our buildup and pre-match analysis. Until then, we take your leave, only to meet again. Cheers!

5:50 PM IST The captain of Pakistan - Salman Agha says that when they lost the toss, it was always going to be difficult to defend with the dew factor. Adds that they tried their best but it wasn't meant to be, and if he won the toss, the story could have been different. Mentions that dew was a big factor. Tells that Usman had an off day but he has been exceptional for them in the last few months. Shares that batting let them down in this World Cup, as, except for Farhan, no one could make any real impact and the middle order also could not contribute. Ends by saying that they could not finish well with the bat, or the story could have been different.

5:42 PM IST ... It is time to hear from both the captains ...

5:41 PM IST The partnership broke Pakistani hearts - There is a name rising swiftly through the ranks in Sri Lankan cricket, and it is beginning to carry real weight. Pavan Rathnayake. Coming in with momentum from a couple of impressive knocks, he delivered again, bringing up his second fifty of the tournament with authority. He then forged a decisive 61-run stand off just 33 balls alongside skipper Dasun Shanaka. And just like that, the 147-run mark was breached by Sri Lanka, which knocked Pakistan out of the semifinal race. It was then the fight for a win or a loss. Sri Lanka were still 52 runs adrift in the last 3 overs, but it was Dasun Shanaka who refused to throw in the towel. Despite Rathnayake gone, the skipper stepped up with a blistering knock, smashing 8 audacious sixes to shrink the equation down to 6 needed off the last 2 balls. But unfortunately, it wasn't to be.

5:40 PM IST The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka says that it was a such a close game but unfortunate for them, kudos to Shaheen. Mentions that it's been a tough campaign, they have had a few injuries and feels that they have let the crowd down. Assures that without injuries, this squad will achieve a lot more in the future and those injured players are a big loss in terms of such a big tournament and hopefully, they will come back fitter and do well for Sri Lankan cricket. Takes responsibility for his team's performance and feels disheartened for the fans. Lauds the likes of Pavan Rathnayake and Dunith Wellalage, who are coming through the ranks well. End by thanking the crowd in Sinhalese.