Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights Today 16 Feb 2026
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the 30th match of the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka achieved the target of 182 runs set by Australia in the match played in Pallekele with 2 wickets in the first 2 overs.
Patham Nissanka played an unbeaten 100 runs off 52 balls, his innings included 10 fours and 5 sixes.
Kusal Mendis stood out with 51 runs off 38 balls, Kusal Perera was dismissed for one run, Pawan Ratnayake was not out on 28 runs.
Marcus Stoinis took both wickets for Australia.
Earlier, Australia had scored 181 runs while batting first and had given Sri Lanka a target of 182 runs to win.
Half-centuries by captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head went in vain, Josh Ingles scored 27, Maxwell 22.
Dusan Shanaka took three wickets, Chimera took two wickets.
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