Pakistan national cricket team is an international cricket team representing Pakistan since it gained independence from British rule in 1947 and received Test status two years later.
Dasun Shanaka scores a massive six, sending ripples through the field and tossing his bat through. After looking back at the umpire, he may wonder why it wasn’t declared wide in the Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Date | Match & Series | Venue | Pakistan Score | Sri Lanka Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | T20 World Cup 2026 (Super 8) | Pallekele | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 3rd T20I | Sri Lanka | 146/8 (20) | 160/6 (20) | Sri Lanka won by 14 runs |
| 7 Jan 2026 | 1st T20I | Dambulla | 129/4 (16.4) | 128 (19.2) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 29 Nov 2025 | T20 Tri-Series Final | Rawalpindi | 118/4 (18.4) | 114 (19.1) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 27 Nov 2025 | T20 Tri-Series Match | Pakistan | 178/7 (20) | 184/5 (20) | Sri Lanka won by 6 runs |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
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Pakistan started their innings off strongly, posting an opening stand of 176-runs before quickly losing eight wickets in quick succession to end on 212-8; unfortunately this total wasn’t enough to give them any hope of reaching the semi-finals.
Dasun Shanaka attempts to flick it away for a single, but completely misses. The umpire turns around and pleads his case as Dasun shanka looks for relief with his eyes.
Sri Lanka have experienced an unfavourably disappointing tournament against Pakistan, who outclassed them across all disciplines of play.
Their batting and bowling departments must find ways to restrict teams in future matches; but at least they can take pride from winning two matches along the way!
ODI
One Day Internationals (ODIs) are limited-overs matches between teams with international status that follow International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations and are played over a specified number of overs (usually five or seven hours), usually as major matches once every four years.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will contest a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in October, as part of the Future Tours Programme, prior to competing at the 2027 World Cup.
Following this three match ODI series both sides will switch gears by playing two Test series during November.
The series will be held at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka and will be decided upon by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan will feature Shan Masood, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Asif Ali Hasan Ali Shahab Zaheer Amir Yamin Muhammad Ghazi Ghori as their respective squads, while Sri Lanka features Kusal Mendis Kamil Mishara Pavan Rathnayake as their respective squads.
The series will serve as an important step in both teams’ preparations for the forthcoming World Cup. Both will use it as an opportunity to measure their progress, identify areas for improvement, test new combinations and measure overall standing on ODI rankings; ultimately all in an attempt to win and improve their standing prior to World Cup 2015. These matches are vital in further developing both squads in time for this important competition.
T20
Twenty20 cricket, which uses a limited-overs format of cricket that lasts only 20 overs per innings, has quickly become one of the most beloved forms of limited-overs play worldwide. Over 100 countries now hold T20 international playing status and it has found great favor with younger generations.
Pakistan are renowned for their unpredictable style of T20 cricket and have an arsenal of top players such as Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq who are both world-class batsmen, alongside Mohammad Amir and Sarfraz Ahmed who lead an effective bowling attack. Coach Younis Khan has led his side to many wins throughout their history.
Pakistan performed admirably in all their T20 World Cup matches at 2012, from South Africa and Bangladesh in Group Stage, through to India in Super Eight; winning two and losing one; they ultimately defeated India by 2 wickets to advance further in competition.
Pakistan took on South Africa in the quarterfinals of the 2013 ICC T20 World Cup at Pallekele Stadium and in an exhilarating match, Dasun Shanaka scored an unbeaten 76 off 31 balls while Pavan Rathnayake hit an outstanding 58 to nearly push Sri Lanka over the line.
T20 cricket is an exhilarating form of the game that features fast scoring and big hits, perfect for introducing young children to cricket and providing an entertaining way to spend an afternoon with friends. From casual matches to competitive contests, T20 cricket provides something fun and competitive enough for every occasion!
Pakistan boasts an impressive T20 record against Sri Lanka, winning seven out of nine encounters between them; including a 4-1 triumph in an ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier matchup. They currently sit sixth on the T20 rankings but may rise even higher throughout this tournament.
Test
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 59 Test matches against one another since 1947. Together, these two sides have amassed 23 wins, 18 losses, and 17 draws; these epic battles have produced some truly unforgettable matches over the years.
Pakistan have often proven formidable opponents but struggled to remain consistent over time – suffering early World Cup exits only to rebound with T20 World Cup victories in 2009 and a remarkable Test performance against arch-rival India later on in 2016.
Pakistan cricket team first gained test status in 1952 and experienced limited international success until the 1980s. By 1990s however, their international performance began to improve steadily with regular appearances at late stage tournaments throughout that decade and into this century.
Over that time period they also became fixtures in late stages tournaments before winning various prestigious tournaments like T20 World Cup. Domestically too they remain highly successful – often ranking amongst the top 10 globally.
ODI Cricketers of Pakistan have had mixed success, yet remain one of the premier sides worldwide. They have won several major tournaments such as Champions Trophy and World Cup titles and can be dangerous opponents due to an excellent bowling unit and fearsome batting line-up.
Dasun Shanaka scored an unbeaten 76 off 31 balls but New Zealand were unable to overcome Pakistan’s 213-run target at Pallekele despite an aggressive effort. Pakistan needed a win by an overwhelming margin in order to oust New Zealand on net run rate and qualify for the semi-finals; however, New Zealand held out and claimed their title with ease.
