Pakistan must register a comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka to book a semi-final berth and potentially ensure that the knockout fixture is played in Colombo.
According to qualification scenarios, Pakistan would need to win by approximately 65 runs if batting first, or chase down the target within roughly 13 overs if batting second, to achieve the required Net Run Rate boost.
However, the exact margin required will only be confirmed once the first innings is completed, as calculations depend on the final total posted.
Sri Lanka have already been eliminated from semi-final contention, but the result could still play a decisive role in determining the final four lineup and the venue of the knockout match. (Newswire)
