Sports · 28 February 2026
Pakistan Knocked Out of T20 World Cup 2026, Semis and Final Move to India
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Pakistan were eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on Saturday after failing to beat Sri Lanka by the required 65-run margin in Pallekele. Pakistan posted a strong 212/8, but Sri Lanka crossed the 148-run mark in the 16th over, sealing New Zealand’s semifinal spot. Pakistan’s exit has a major logistical consequence — both semifinals and the final will now be held in India, not Sri Lanka, as originally planned to accommodate a potential India-Pakistan neutral venue arrangement.
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