New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka.

New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka.

Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.

Feb 28 : New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.An inferior net run rate meant Pakistan had to win big against Sri Lanka in order to pip New Zea

New Zealand enter semifinals

New Zealand backed into the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals when Pakistan could only narrowly beat Sri Lanka in a gripping match on Saturday. Pakistan had to restrict Sri Lanka's chase to 147 to advance from the Super Eights at New Zealand's expense. It looked achievable when Pakistan reduced Sri Lanka…

Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup despite winning against Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super Eights, with New Zealand into semifinals

Despite setting a massive target of 213 in their final Super 8 fixture against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Salman Ali Agha’s side failed to restrict the co-hosts below the requisite 148-run mark, allowing New Zealand to progress to the semi-finals on Net Run Rate (NRR). 🏏 Pakistan Out of Semi-Final Race, New Zealand Qualify for Last Four of T20 World Cup 2026.

“We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations," he says; adds that he will not make an immediate call on whether to stand down as captain.

Pakistan needs to beat SL by a huge margin in order to stand a chance of making it to the T20 Word Cup 2026 semi-finals.

After failing to restrict Sri Lanka, Pakistan is eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 as New Zealand qualifies for the semifinal.

InsideSport takes you through Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal qualification scenario after New Zealand lost to England.

Pakistan is preparing to face tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka in a decisive ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 fixture on 28 February 2026. 🏏 Is Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Free Live Telecast T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Available on PTV Sports?.

Sri Lanka chooses to field against Pakistan in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Pallekele.

Pakistan’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered a funny memes fest online, with fans trolling the Pakistan national cricket team to take out their frustrations for amusement. 🏏 'Cheque Bounced', Pakistan Funny Memes Go Viral After Sri Lanka Knock Salman Ali and Co Out of T20 World Cup 2026.

PCB will take some bold calls after the T20 World Cup 2026, with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to get sacked and Babar Azam to be dropped.

Kumble claimed that Pakistan could qualify but it won't be an easy task and outlined what the Men in Green had to do in order to make it.

Pakistan's semi-final hopes in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 now rest entirely on their bowling attack. After posting a formidable total of 212/8 against Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 fixture at Pallekele, Salman Ali Agha's side must secure a massive victory margin to advance. 🏏 How Much Will Pakistan Need To Restrict Sri Lanka in PAK vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match To Qualify for Semi-Finals?.

Netizens took to online to accuse the Sri Lankan team of putting in a lacklustre performance, claiming they were inadvertently acting as a '12th man' to help Pakistan secure their much-needed semi-final qualification. 🏏 '12th Man For Opposition', Netizens Claim Sri Lanka Favouring Pakistan For Semi-Final Qualification in PAK vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Match.

Catch the match prediction, players to watch out for and other details of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2026

Check out Pakistan's predicted playing XI for what could be their final T20 World Cup 2026 game against Sri Lanka at Pallekele

Netizens ruthlessly poked fun at Shaheen Afridi for nearly bottling the match, while defending 28 runs in the 20th over at Pallekele against Sri Lanka. 🏏 Shaheen Afridi Funny Memes Go Viral After Dasun Shanaka Smashes Pakistan Ace Pacer for 22 Runs in Last Over of PAK vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Match.