Sri Lanka has defeated Australia by eight wickets in the T20 World Cup, according to a report by the BBC.
Pathum Nissanka hit a century, guiding Sri Lanka to victory with an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, while Kusal Mendis provided support with 51 off 38 balls.
Australia had set a target of 182, but their bowling attack struggled without injured players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
Match Details
Australia was all out for 181 in 20 overs, with Travis Head scoring 56 off 29 balls and Mitchell Marsh scoring 54.
Sri Lanka achieved the target in 18 overs, with Nissanka and Mendis leading the charge.
Implications for Australia
Australia's hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage are now slim, and they will need Zimbabwe to lose their remaining matches for a chance to qualify.
Australia will face Oman in their next match, and their qualification fate will depend on the outcome of other matches in the group.
Performance of Key Players
Nissanka's century was the first of the 2026 T20 World Cup, and it helped Sri Lanka secure a crucial win.
Mendis provided solid support to Nissanka, and their partnership helped Sri Lanka ease to victory.
