Farhan, Zaman Power Pakistan, but Sri Lanka seal Super Eights win
Farhan, Zaman Power Pakistan, but Sri Lanka seal Super Eights win
Farhan and Zaman spark Pakistan with a 176-run opening stand, but Sri Lanka defend 212 to win by 5 and knock Pakistan out of the tournament.
Pakistan posted 212 for eight in 20 overs after a brutal opening stand, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 100 and Fakhar Zaman 84 to pace a 176-run partnership that put Pakistan in command. Their early assault reshaped the chase and gave Pakistan a real chance at a semi-final berth.
Sri Lanka fought back with controlled aggression, reaching 207 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Pavan Rathnayake contributed 58 and Dasun Shanaka, unbeaten on 76 off 31 balls, anchored the chase as Sri Lanka refused to yield. Naseem Shah’s clever cutter briefly jolted the innings, snapping Pathum Nissanka's innings with a spirited opening moment for Pakistan.
The closing overs underscored the drama: three sixes in the final over could not lift Sri Lanka beyond 207, leaving Pakistan to defend 5 runs and fall short of the target. Despite a late flurry of boundaries, the chase did not surpass the total, and Pakistan’s hopes of a spot in the semi-finals faded in dramatic fashion.
Farhan’s ton was the standout moment, but it came with the sting of elimination. He also claimed the record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition, reaching 383, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous mark of 319. Zaman’s earlier innings complemented the effort, but it wasn’t enough to carry Pakistan into the semis.
With this result, New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals as Pakistan exited, ending a campaign that featured high-scoring thrills and individual milestones alike.
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