Sri Lanka will face Australia in their third Group B match of T20 World Cup on Monday in Pallekele. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1815-02-2026, 16:11

Pallekele T20 World Cup: Rain Threat Looms Over Australia vs Sri Lanka Clash

  • Australia faces a must-win match against co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele after a 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe.
  • Zimbabwe caused a major upset, beating Australia and maintaining their unbeaten T20 World Cup streak against them.
  • Sri Lanka leads Group B with dominant wins over Ireland and Oman, showcasing strong middle-order batting.
  • Dasun Shanaka scored the fastest T20I half-century for Sri Lanka (19 balls) against Oman.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga's absence due to injury puts Maheesh Theekshana in the lead spinner role; 24% chance of rain and 100% cloud cover expected.

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