Sri Lanka vs Australia, T20 World Cup LIVE Score: Co-hosts Sri Lanka will take on Australia in their Group B match of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Pallekele on Monday (16 February). At least one win in their remaining two matches (vs Australia and vs Zimbabwe) will help Sri Lanka qualify for the Super Eight, whereas Australia cannot afford a loss.
Australia began their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign with a win over Ireland, but went on to suffer a shock loss to Zimbabwe in their second match. Australia, who have been hit by injuries, are currently in third place with two points, and a loss to Sri Lanka will put their qualification hopes in serious doubt. Should that happen, not only will Australia need to beat Oman, but also, they will need Ireland to beat Zimbabwe.
Because of their rising injury concerns, Steve Smith has been drafted into the Australia squad in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood, whereas Mitchell Marsh could return for the crucial match after missing the first two matches. Marcus Stoinis is also set to return.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, currently lead Group B with four points, the same number of points as Zimbabwe in second place. The Lankan Lions have so far beaten Ireland and Oman in their opening two matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Pramod Madushan.
Australia: Mitch Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
