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Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Nissanka Slams First Ton of Tournament to Take SL to Super 8s
Sri Lanka's spin attack claims two early wickets against an injury-hit Australian side in the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match, boosting their chances to advance.
- On Monday, February 16, Sri Lanka won the toss at Pallekele and elected to bowl first, with captain Dasun Shanaka saying, `We're going to bowl first.`
- Injuries and a recent defeat to Zimbabwe have left the Australia national cricket team precarious, sitting third in Group C with two points from two matches.
- Travis Head's rapid fifty powered Australia's strong start through the powerplay as Dushan Hemantha caught Head and Dunith Wellalage stumped Cameron Green.
- A Sri Lanka victory would confirm their Super 8 berth, while another loss could eliminate the Australia national cricket team and leave three teams contesting two Super 8 spots in Group C.
- Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury, Matheesha Pathirana left the field with a hamstring concern, and Steven Smith joined Australia's 15‑member squad replacing Josh Hazlewood.
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