In a battle for Group 2 supremacy, co-hosts Sri Lanka and a resurgent Pakistan face off in Match 10 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s. Taking place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, this fixture could serve as a virtual semi-final. Sri Lanka enters the Super 8s with the confidence of an unbeaten group stage, while Pakistan-under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha-snatched the final qualification spot in dramatic fashion to keep their title hopes alive. Catch the action live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] on TrillerTV. Head-to-Head: The Subcontinental Chess Match This rivalry has been incredibly tight over the last year. While Pakistan has traditionally held the edge in ICC events, the Lions have turned their home grounds into a spin-fortress, recently drawing a January bilateral series against the Shaheens in thrilling fashion. Overall T20Is: Pakistan leads 15-11. T20 World Cup History: Pakistan leads 5-2. Jan 11, 2026: Sri Lanka won by 14 runs in Dambulla (Dasun Shanaka 34 off 9 balls). Jan 7, 2026: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (Sahibzada Farhan 51). Team Form & Recent Results Sri Lanka (W-W-W-W-W) The co-hosts are the undisputed form team of the tournament. After steamrolling through Group B, they successfully dismantled Australia in a high-voltage clash at this very venue to confirm their status as Group 2 favorites. Group Stage: Finished 1st in Group B with a perfect 8 points. Key Match: Defeated Australia by 8 wickets ([[/fighter/pathum-nissanka/40365/:Pathum Nissanka]] 100*). Status: Looking to secure their first T20 World Cup semi-final berth since 2014. Pakistan (W-L-W-W-L) Pakistan is once again the "Cornered Tigers" of the tournament. After a bruising defeat to arch-rivals India, they were on the brink of elimination before a massive 102-run win over Namibia on February 18 allowed them to edge out the USA on Net Run Rate. Group Stage: Qualified 2nd from Group A. Last Match: Defeated Namibia by 102 runs (Salman Ali Agha 4/18). Selection: The "Mystery" duo of Abrar Ahmed and the unorthodox Usman Tariq have become the backbone of their defensive strategy. Players in Focus [[/fighter/pathum-nissanka/40365/:Pathum Nissanka]] (Sri Lanka): The man for the big occasion. Following his majestic unbeaten century against Australia, he is currently the most feared anchor in the tournament. Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan): The captain has led from the front with both bat and ball. His ability to stifle middle-order scoring with his off-spin will be the primary test for the aggressive Lankan batters. [[/fighter/wanindu-hasaranga/40364/:Wanindu Hasaranga]] (Sri Lanka): The premier leg-spinner. In the January series, he was the only bowler to consistently trouble Babar Azam; his four overs at Pallekele are the most critical of the match. Usman Tariq (Pakistan): The breakout "X-factor." His unique action and deceptive pace changes have made him nearly impossible to read for top-order batters throughout the group stages.