Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard · T20 World Cup 2026
Australia · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | 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) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 1.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 13.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | 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 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Cooper Connolly | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Australia vs Sri Lanka: result and key facts
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 16 February 2026. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 100 off 52 balls and Dushan Hemantha took 3/37.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining).
When and where was Australia vs Sri Lanka played?
Australia vs Sri Lanka was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Monday 16 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Australia scored 181/10 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 184/2 in 18 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Pathum Nissanka was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 103/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 100 off 52 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Dushan Hemantha took 3/37 in 4 overs.
Who played in Australia vs Sri Lanka?
Australia XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushan Hemantha.