Australia could be out of the T20 World Cup before they even play their final first round group match after a stunning fightback by Sri Lanka in Pallekele. The result put Sri Lanka into the Super Eights. Even if Zimbabwe lose, Australia need them to also lose against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. 'Not much to say apart from the fact that Sri Lanka outplayed us.' Sri Lanka only needed three, taking 10, 18 and 15 off them with Nissanka completing a majestic century off what proved the penultimate delivery.

Source: Daily Mail February 16, 2026 18:36 UTC