PAK vs SL, T20 World Cup 2026: PAK out of semi-final race; Survive Shanaka's onslaught to win vs SL - Action in images

Pakistan won the match vs Sri Lanka by 5 runs but were knocked out of the tournament as they failed keep Shanaka and co below 148.

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Pakistan won the match by five runs, but were knocked out of the tournament as they failed to restrict Sri Lanka below 148. (AP)

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Dasun Shanaka scored 76* off 31 balls and took the game to the last over. (AFP)

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After the intial stutter Sri Lanka recovered carried by the partnership between Pavan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka. (AFP)

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Sri Lanka needed to score 148 runs to knock Pakistan out of the tournament, but lost Pathum Nissanka early in the chase. (AP)

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Sahibzada Farhan starred in Pakistan's batting as he scored 100 runs off just 60 deliveries. (AFP)

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Led by Dislhan Madushanka, Sri Lanka made a late comeback as they picked up eight wickets for 34 runs and restricted Pakistan to 212/8 in 20 overs. (AP)

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Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan a brilliant start scoring 176 runs for the opening stand in 15.5 overs. (AFP)

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Sri Lanka won the toss ahead of the game and opted to field first., (AFP)