Group stage (Group A) — 2011 Cricket World Cup
February 26, 2011 · R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result: PAPakistan — Pakistan won by 11 runs. PAPakistan 277/7 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 266/9 (50 overs). February 26, 2011 · R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Afridi's 5/34 took him to 300 ODI wickets.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 277/7 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 266/9 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Misbah-ul-Haq | 83 (91) |
| PAPakistan | Younis Khan | 72 (76) |
| SLSri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara | 49 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Shahid Afridi | 5/34 |
| SLSri Lanka | Rangana Herath | 4/46 |
Player of the Match
Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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