T20 World Cup 2026: Super Eights, Match 50, PAK vs SL – Top 3 player battles to watch out for

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in what could be a key game for Salman Ali Agha’s men in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. While Sri Lanka have already been eliminated, Pakistan need England to beat New Zealand on Thursday to stay in contention for a spot in the semifinal. If Harry Brook’s men get the better of New Zealand, the Men in Green can go through if they beat Sri Lanka and get their net run rate above that of the Kiwis.

Here are the top-3 player battles in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, match 50

3. Babar Azam vs Dushmantha Chameera

Babar Azam hasn’t been in great nick, but if Pakistan are still in with a chance to reach the semifinals during the game, his experience will come in handy. Dushmantha Chameera has bowled with steam during the tournament, and his battle with Babar can be intriguing.

Babar has scored 91 runs from four innings at an average of 22.75 and a strike rate of 112.35 so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Chameera has accounted for nine wickets in five games at an average of 16.89.