Australia on brink as Nissanka sends Sri Lanka through
Summary
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in a T20 World Cup match, led by Pathum Nissanka's 100 runs. Australia's chances to advance in the tournament now rely on several other match outcomes. Nissanka and Kusal Mendis contributed strongly to Sri Lanka’s win.Key Facts
- The match was part of the Men's T20 World Cup, Group B, held in Pallekele.
- Australia scored 181 runs but were all out in 20 overs.
- Sri Lanka chased down the target, scoring 184 runs with only two wickets lost in 18 overs.
- Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup, making 100 not out in 52 balls.
- Kusal Mendis supported with 51 runs off 38 balls.
- Key Australian bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc were absent due to injuries.
- Australia needed a win to control their qualification chances but now require other teams to lose for them to advance.
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