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T20 World Cup: Aussies on the Brink After Another Loss

Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century led Sri Lanka's highest T20 World Cup chase of 182 to secure three straight wins and advance to the Super Eight stage.

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis launches Adam Zampa through the leg side while chasing down Australia's 181. Photo: Getty Images Pathum Nissanka made an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka chased down a target of 182 to beat Australia by eight wickets and reach the Twenty20 World Cup's Super Eight stage on Monday, leaving their opponents on the brink of a humiliating early exit.

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Pathum Nissanka became the second Sri Lankan citizen to score a century in the history of the T20 World Cup during the match against Australia at the Cricket Pallekele International Stadium on Monday. Now he joins Mahela Jayawardene in the exclusive list of Sri Lankan batters who have scored a lot in the tournament. Jayawardene had scored 100 against Zimbabwe in the 2010 edition. Nissanka scored a decisive century with only 52 balls when Sri Lan…

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