ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 16-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
AUS 181/10 (20)
SL 184/2 (18)
Sri Lanka won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka* | 100 | 52 | 10 | 5 | 192.31 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 28 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 186.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis* | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
Last Wicket:Kusal Mendis c Cooper Connolly b Marcus Stoinis 51(38) - 105/2 in 12.2 ov.
Australia vs Sri Lanka
Australia — Innings 1 (181/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) lbw b Dushan Hemantha | 54 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 200 | |
| Travis Head c Kamindu Mendis b Dushan Hemantha | 56 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 193.1 | |
| Cameron Green st Kusal Mendis b Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Tim David c Dushan Hemantha b Kamindu Mendis | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) c Dunith Wellalage b Dushmantha Chameera | 27 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 122.73 | |
| Glenn Maxwell c Pathum Nissanka b Dushan Hemantha | 22 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 146.67 | |
| Marcus Stoinis c Maheesh Theekshana b Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Cooper Connolly c Kusal Perera b Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Xavier Bartlett run out (Kusal Mendis) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nathan Ellis not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adam Zampa run out (Kamindu Mendis/Kusal Mendis) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 181 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 12 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 104 | 51 |
| Mitchell Marsh & Cameron Green | 6 | 9 |
| Mitchell Marsh & Tim David | 6 | 4 |
| Josh Inglis & Tim David | 14 | 12 |
| Josh Inglis & Glenn Maxwell | 30 | 21 |
| Josh Inglis & Marcus Stoinis | 14 | 10 |
| Cooper Connolly & Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 4 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Marcus Stoinis | 3 | 6 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Nathan Ellis | 0 | 2 |
| Adam Zampa & Nathan Ellis | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | 8.3 | 104 |
| 2 | Cameron Green | 9.6 | 110 |
| 3 | Mitchell Marsh | 10.4 | 116 |
| 4 | Tim David | 12.4 | 130 |
| 5 | Glenn Maxwell | 16.1 | 160 |
| 6 | Josh Inglis | 17.5 | 174 |
| 7 | Cooper Connolly | 18.3 | 177 |
| 8 | Marcus Stoinis | 19.3 | 180 |
| 9 | Xavier Bartlett | 19.5 | 180 |
| 10 | Adam Zampa | 20 | 181 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (184/2 in 18 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka not out | 100 | 52 | 10 | 5 | 192.31 | |
| Kusal Perera c Nathan Ellis b Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) c Cooper Connolly b Marcus Stoinis | 51 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 134.21 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake not out | 28 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 186.67 | |
| Extras | Wides: 4 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 184 | 2 wkts, 18 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 11.5 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Cooper Connolly | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.2 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Perera | 8 | 8 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 97 | 66 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 79 | 34 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Perera | 1.2 | 8 |
| 2 | Kusal Mendis | 12.2 | 105 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 16-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia vs Sri Lanka (AUS vs SL)
Australia will face Sri Lanka in a thrilling match on 16-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Australia is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sri Lanka remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Australia will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sri Lanka will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia batting and Sri Lanka bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Australia showcase its strengths, or will Sri Lanka pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 16-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
