Australia vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 16 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Travis Head
AUS
Fours (2+)
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Dushan Hemantha
SL
Catches (1+)
Dunith Wellalage
SL
Catches (1+)
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
AUS at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Mitchell Marsh
118 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Marcus Stoinis
5 wkts
SL at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
509 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Maheesh Theekshana
16 wkts
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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 |
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 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
102.6 |
| 2 |
Travis Head
AUS
|
79.2 |
| 3 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
78.6 |
| 4 |
Dushan Hemantha
SL
|
67.1 |
| 5 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
51.3 |
| 6 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
44.0 |
| 7 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
43.9 |
| 8 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
42.1 |
| 9 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
39.5 |
| 10 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
34.2 |
| 11 |
Josh Inglis
AUS
|
27.9 |
| 12 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
21.4 |
| 13 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
18.9 |
| 14 |
Cooper Connolly
AUS
|
11.5 |
| 15 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
9.8 |
| 16 |
Nathan Ellis
AUS
|
7.9 |
| 17 |
Xavier Bartlett
AUS
|
6.2 |
| 18 |
Tim David
AUS
|
5.6 |
| 19 |
Cameron Green
AUS
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
2.1 |
| 21 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
0.6 |
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
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 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.
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.