Summary
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five runs in a T20 World Cup match but missed advancing to the semi-finals because of net run-rate. Farhan scored 100 runs, helping Pakistan post their highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup. However, New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals despite Pakistan's win.
Key Facts
- Pakistan scored 212-8 in 20 overs, with Farhan making 100 off 60 balls.
- Sri Lanka replied with 207-6 in their 20 overs, losing by five runs.
- Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs to advance on net run-rate.
- New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals with a net run-rate of +1.390.
- Farhan's century included nine fours and five sixes.
- Sri Lanka's captain, Dasun Shanaka, scored 76 runs off 31 balls.
- Fakhar Zaman contributed to Pakistan's total with 84 runs off 42 balls.
- Farhan became the top scorer in the tournament, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record.
