Bowlers, Selectors Under Fire After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit
Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century secured Sri Lanka’s eight-wicket win at home, leaving Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes dependent on other group results, including Zimbabwe’s matches.
- On Tuesday in Pallekele, Pathum Nissanka finished an unbeaten 52-ball 100 as Sri Lanka chased down Australia with eight wickets and two overs to spare.
- After a 104 opening stand, Australia slumped from 0-104 to 4-130 as spinners shifted the momentum, changing the game for Sri Lanka.
- A late collapse followed, with Australia losing ten wickets for 77 in 70 balls after Head's 29-ball 56 and Marsh's aggressive batting; the innings unraveled dramatically.
- Sri Lanka's win moved the co-hosts into the Super Eights, while Australia faces possible elimination before their final first-round match.
- Progression hinges on results such as Zimbabwe losing both matches and Australia beating Oman on Friday to finish above Zimbabwe on net run rate.
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