What time does Sri Lanka vs Australia start?

Sri Lanka vs Australia started on Monday, 16 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.

Where is Sri Lanka vs Australia being played?

The match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Who won Sri Lanka vs Australia?

Sri Lanka won by 8 wkts (12b rem). Sri Lanka scored 184/2 (18/20 ov, target 182) and Australia scored 181.

Sri Lanka vs Australia scorecard and result

ICC Men's T20 World Cup · 30th Match, Group B

Sri Lanka184/2 (18/20 ov, target 182)

Australia181

Sri Lanka won by 8 wkts (12b rem)

Monday, 16 February 2026, 13:30 UTC · Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka won by 8 wkts (12b rem) in the 30th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Final scores: Sri Lanka 184/2 (18/20 ov, target 182), Australia 181.

Toss: Sri Lanka, elected to field first. Pathum Nissanka was named player of the match.

Innings by innings: Australia 181 (20 ov), Sri Lanka 184/2 (18 ov).

Sri Lanka vs Australia scorecard

Sri Lanka 184/2(18 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Pathum Nissankanot out	100	52	10	5
Kusal Pereracaught	1	3	0	0
Kusal Mendiscaught	51	38	6	1
Pavan Rathnayakenot out	28	15	6	0

Did not bat: Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Bowler (Australia)	O	R	W	Econ
Xavier Bartlett	2	22	0	11
Marcus Stoinis	4	46	2	11.5
Nathan Ellis	3	32	0	10.66
Cooper Connolly	3	27	0	9
Adam Zampa	4	41	0	10.25
Glenn Maxwell	2	16	0	8

Australia 181(20 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Mitchell Marshlbw	54	27	8	2
Travis Headcaught	56	29	7	3
Cameron Greenstumped	3	7	0	0
Tim Davidcaught	6	5	1	0
Josh Ingliscaught	27	22	3	0
Glenn Maxwellcaught	22	15	1	1
Marcus Stoiniscaught	4	6	0	0
Cooper Connollycaught	3	4	0	0
Xavier Bartlettrun out	0	3	0	0
Nathan Ellisnot out	0	2	0	0
Adam Zamparun out	1	1	0	0

Bowler (Sri Lanka)	O	R	W	Econ
Dushmantha Chameera	4	36	2	9
Maheesh Theekshana	4	37	1	9.25
Matheesha Pathirana	0.4	3	0	4.5
Dasun Shanaka	1.2	16	0	12
Dushan Hemantha	4	37	3	9.25
Dunith Wellalage	4	33	1	8.25
Kamindu Mendis	2	19	1	9.5

Ball by ball: final deliveries

17.6Zampa to Rathnayake, FOUR
17.5Zampa to Nissanka, 1 run
17.4Zampa to Nissanka, 2 runs
17.3Zampa to Nissanka, FOUR
17.2Zampa to Nissanka, no run
17.1Zampa to Nissanka, FOUR
16.6Ellis to Nissanka, 1 run
16.5Ellis to Nissanka, SIX
16.4Ellis to Nissanka, 1 wide
16.4Ellis to Nissanka, SIX
16.3Ellis to Nissanka, 2 runs
16.2Ellis to Rathnayake, 1 run
16.1Ellis to Nissanka, 1 run
15.6Maxwell to Rathnayake, FOUR
15.5Maxwell to Rathnayake, no run
15.4Maxwell to Rathnayake, FOUR
15.3Maxwell to Rathnayake, no run
15.2Maxwell to Nissanka, 1 run

Match notes

P Nissanka: 100 off 52 balls (10 x 4, 5 x 6)
3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 25 balls (P Nissanka 25, P Rathnayake 24, Ex 1)
Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 15.6 overs (96 balls), Extras 3
Drinks: Sri Lanka - 121/2 in 14.0 overs (P Nissanka 58, P Rathnayake 9)
P Nissanka: 50 off 32 balls (5 x 4, 2 x 6)
Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 11.2 overs (68 balls), Extras 2
BKG Mendis: 50 off 35 balls (6 x 4, 1 x 6)
2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 28 balls (P Nissanka 31, BKG Mendis 20, Ex 2)
Drinks: Sri Lanka - 61/1 in 6.0 overs (P Nissanka 38, BKG Mendis 20)
Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 5.1 overs (31 balls), Extras 2
Over 3.5: Review by Australia (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - Ahsan Raza, Batter - BKG Mendis (Struck down)
Powerplay: Overs 0.1 - 6.0 (Mandatory - 61 runs, 1 wicket)

Questions and answers

What time does Sri Lanka vs Australia start?: Sri Lanka vs Australia started on Monday, 16 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
Where is Sri Lanka vs Australia being played?: The match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Who won the toss in Sri Lanka vs Australia?: Sri Lanka, elected to field first.
Who won Sri Lanka vs Australia?: Sri Lanka won by 8 wkts (12b rem). Sri Lanka scored 184/2 (18/20 ov, target 182) and Australia scored 181.