Australia vs Sri Lanka – 30th Match Group B
The 30th match of Group B in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see Australia take on Sri Lanka on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM local time (1:30 PM GMT).
Australia enter this contest with a world-class and dominant squad. Their batting lineup is led by Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, providing explosive top-order aggression and devastating middle-order firepower. Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Cameron Green add all-round depth and finishing ability.
In the bowling department, Australia boast a lethal and varied attack featuring Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, offering both express pace and high-quality spin options perfectly suited to sub-continental night conditions.
Sri Lanka come into this match with a powerful home side. Their batting unit includes Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, providing a solid top order and explosive middle-order acceleration. Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dasun Shanaka (c) add all-round depth and aggression.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack is led by Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, providing world-class spin dominance and quality pace options ideally suited to home conditions.
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch typically offers good bounce and carry early on, with increasing assistance for spinners as the match progresses due to the dry surface. In evening games under lights, dew plays a major role in the second innings, making chasing significantly easier and strongly favoring the team batting second. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 160–185 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: Sri Lanka have 54% chance and Australia have 46% winning chance.
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