T20 World Cup 2026: Match 30, AUS vs SL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia vs Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka will take on Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on February 16, in yet another blockbuster encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Sri Lanka have been outstanding in the tournament, winning their first two matches comprehensively. In their opening encounter, they beat Ireland by 29 runs, and then dominating Oman in their next, winning the match by a handsome margin of 105 runs. 

Australia, on the other hand, have been struggling in the tournament. After their win against Ireland in the first game, it was a horror show against Zimbabwe, as the Kangaroos suffered a shock 23-run loss, failing to chase 170 runs. 

The upcoming encounter will be a crucial one for both the teams, as the co-hosts will look to book their Super 8 spot with a win, while the 2021 T20 World champions will fight for survival. 

USA vs NAM Match Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele: Pitch Report

Australia vs Sri Lanka will be the second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the venue. Before this, the hosts played Oman at the venue, and it was a high-scoring encounter with Dasun Shanaka-led side scoring 225 in their 20 overs. With that in mind, the pitch is likely to remain the same for the upcoming encounter.

AUS vs SL Head-to-Head Record in T20s

AUS vs SL Predicted Playing XIs

Australia (AUS):

Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

AUS vs SL Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Kusal Mendis 

Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. The right-hander has been in brilliant form, scoring two consecutive half-centuries. His team will need another similar performance against Australia. 

Probable Best Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana

The experienced spinner from Sri Lanka will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. Playing at the home conditions, Theekshana has been impressive in the first two encounters, taking five wickets.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win