Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup after failing to restrict Sri Lanka below 147 in Super 8 game

Earlier, riding on an epic opening partnership, Pakistan posted a formidable total of 212/8. Pakistan were off to a sensational start, but from 198/2 at the end of the 18th over, they lost six wickets in the last 2.1 overs. Sahibzada Farhan struck a stunning century while his opening partner Fakhar Zaman made 84 to take Pakistan to a solid total.

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Zaman, who fell for a 42-ball 84 in the 16th over after chopping one onto his stumps, was given two lifelines as he feasted on a Sri Lankan bowling attack that kept feeding the left-handed batter in his hitting zone.

Zaman hit nine fours and four sixes overall to make a significant contribution at the top.

While he was on 15, a hit went through Maheesh Theekshana’s hands for a boundary off Dasun Shanaka. Zaman was lucky again on 46 as Sri Lanka chose against taking a DRS appeal for a caught behind, despite their wicketkeeper vehemently appealing after taking the catch.

It was Farhan (100 off 60 balls, 9x4s, 5x6s) who took the early initiative as Pakistan crossed the 50-run mark inside the fifth over, gaining the momentum of scoring at least 10 runs per over, which they maintained well.

(With PTI inputs)