Australia vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2007
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 16 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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Current Standings
AUS
W2 L1
SL
W0 L2
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Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICT vs PC 31 Dec 2025 | 220/5 (20) | 135/10 (14.2) | 355 |
| MICT vs PR 04 Jan 2026 | 88/10 (18.4) | 90/3 (13) | 178 |
| MICT vs JSK 06 Jan 2026 | 123/7 (12) | 128/6 (11.2) | 251 |
| MICT vs SEC 16 Jan 2026 | 139/9 (20) | 140/7 (19.2) | 279 |
| PC vs SEC 25 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/4 (19.2) | 320 |
AUS at Newlands
Top Scorer
Matthew Hayden
202 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Stuart Clark
9 wkts
SL at Newlands
Top Scorer
Kamindu Mendis
41 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Lasith Malinga
2 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Australia
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upul Tharanga | c Brett Lee b Nathan Bracken | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | lbw b Brett Lee | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (wk) | c Michael Clarke b Stuart Clark | 22 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 95.65 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (c) | c Stuart Clark b Brett Lee | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Chamara Silva | c Brett Lee b Stuart Clark | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | c Adam Gilchrist b Stuart Clark | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Jehan Mubarak | c Andrew Symonds b Shane Watson | 28 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Farveez Maharoof | c Michael Clarke b Stuart Clark | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaminda Vaas | c Brett Lee b Andrew Symonds | 21 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Lasith Malinga | not out | 12* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Dilhara Fernando | c Nathan Bracken b Nathan Bracken | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lee | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Bracken | 3.3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Stuart Clark | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Shane Watson | 3.2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 5.94 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Symonds | 0.4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Gilchrist (c) (wk) | not out | 31* | 25 | 4 | 0 | 124 |
| Matthew Hayden | not out | 58* | 38 | 7 | 2 | 152.63 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminda Vaas | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Dilhara Fernando | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Farveez Maharoof | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 0 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Lasith Malinga | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jehan Mubarak | 0.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stuart Clark
AUS
|
84.3 |
| 2 |
Matthew Hayden
AUS
|
70.4 |
| 3 |
Jehan Mubarak
SL
|
43.8 |
| 4 |
Nathan Bracken
AUS
|
40.7 |
| 5 |
Brett Lee
AUS
|
39.9 |
| 6 |
Adam Gilchrist
AUS
|
37.3 |
| 7 |
Kumar Sangakkara
SL
|
32.5 |
| 8 |
Lasith Malinga
SL
|
30.8 |
| 9 |
Chaminda Vaas
SL
|
28.9 |
| 10 |
Dilhara Fernando
SL
|
19.0 |
| 11 |
Shane Watson
AUS
|
18.4 |
| 12 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
12.2 |
| 13 |
Mitchell Johnson
AUS
|
11.2 |
| 14 |
Chamara Silva
SL
|
7.3 |
| 15 |
Upul Tharanga
SL
|
4.5 |
| 16 |
Farveez Maharoof
SL
|
4.4 |
| 17 |
Mahela Jayawardene
SL
|
0.5 |
| 18 |
Sanath Jayasuriya
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka: who played
Australia won by 10 wickets (with 58 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2007 at Newlands on 20 September 2007. Matthew Hayden top-scored with 58 off 38 balls and Stuart Clark took 4/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Australia XI: Adam Gilchrist (c) (wk), Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke, Stuart Clark, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Bracken, Shane Watson. Sri Lanka XI: Upul Tharanga, Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (c), Chamara Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Jehan Mubarak, Farveez Maharoof, Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, Dilhara Fernando.
Who won Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Australia won by 10 wickets (with 58 balls remaining).
When and where was Australia vs Sri Lanka played?
Australia vs Sri Lanka was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday 20 September 2007, in T20 World Cup 2007.
What were the final scores in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Australia scored 102/0 in 10.2 overs. Sri Lanka scored 101/10 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Stuart Clark was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 84/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Matthew Hayden top-scored with 58 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Stuart Clark took 4/20 in 4 overs.