Nissanka's Century Powers Sri Lanka to Super 8s, Australia's Hopes Dwindle

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News18•16-02-2026, 22:54
Nissanka's Century Powers Sri Lanka to Super 8s, Australia's Hopes Dwindle
- •Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 100 off 52 balls led Sri Lanka to an 8-wicket victory over Australia.
- •Sri Lanka successfully chased a record target of 182 in 18 overs, securing their T20 World Cup Super 8 spot.
- •Kusal Mendis contributed a crucial 51 runs, adding 97 for the second wicket with Nissanka.
- •Australia's qualification now hinges on a massive win against Oman and favorable results from other matches.
- •Mitchell Marsh (54) and Travis Head (56) scored explosive fifties for Australia, but Sri Lanka's bowlers, especially Dushan Hemantha (3/37), restricted them in the latter half.
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