Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis launches Adam Zampa through the leg side while chasing down Australia's 181. Photo: Getty ImagesPathum 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. We watch the Zimbabwe-Ireland game with hope, but we are disappointed," Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said. With Sri Lanka needing 61 to win in the last six overs, Nissanka hit Stoinis for two fours and a six to score 20 runs off the over, easing the pressure. After many years, making it into the next round," said Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, referring to his team's exit from the group stage in 2024.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2026 20:40 UTC