Posted by Editor on February 16, 2026 – 10:46 pm
Sri Lanka defeated a robust Australian facet by 8 wickets in as we speak’s (February 16) ICC Males’s Twenty20 World Cup match.
Within the match performed on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka efficiently chased down the goal of 182 runs set by Australia, dropping solely 2 wickets and reaching it within the 18th over.
Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka, who led Sri Lanka to victory, scored a powerful century.
His hundred got here off 52 balls and included 5 sixes and 10 fours.
As well as, Kusal Mendis scored 51 runs off 38 balls, whereas Pavan Rathnayake remained unbeaten on 28 off 15 balls.
With this victory, Sri Lanka certified for the Tremendous 8 spherical from Group B.
In the meantime, the defeat has positioned Australia’s progress within the match doubtful.
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