Shanaka Hails Sri Lanka's 'Best Performance' After Dominant Win Over Australia

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Shanaka Hails Sri Lanka's 'Best Performance' After Dominant Win Over Australia
- •Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka described the T20 World Cup win against Australia as "one of the best performances in recent past."
- •Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 100 off 52 balls powered Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory, securing their Super Eights spot.
- •Sri Lanka successfully chased a record target of 182 at Pallekele, with Kusal Mendis contributing 51 runs.
- •Despite losing pacer Matheesha Pathirana to injury, the team maintained high confidence and body language.
- •Australian captain Mitchell Marsh admitted his team was outplayed and disappointed, with their qualification hopes now uncertain.
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