KARACHI: A high-voltage encounter between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played in Sri Lanka on Saturday, with the thrilling match set to be aired live on Pakistan’s first private sports channel, Geo Super HD.
To secure a place in the semi-finals, the national side must deliver an exceptional all-round performance.
Pakistan not only need to defeat Sri Lanka by a commanding margin of 65 runs but must also chase down the required target within 13 overs to significantly improve their net run rate. In a dramatic turn of events, the England cricket team defeated the New Zealand cricket team in a nail-biting contest yesterday, reshaping the group standings and reviving Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the semi-finals.
The result has intensified excitement among cricket fans, with all eyes now firmly set on the decisive Pakistan-Sri Lanka showdown, which has effectively turned into a virtual knockout fixture.
