Sri Lanka Stuns Australia, Qualifies for Super 8s with Nissanka's Century

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News18•16-02-2026, 22:51
Sri Lanka Stuns Australia, Qualifies for Super 8s with Nissanka's Century
- •Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in the T20 World Cup, securing their spot in the Super Eight stage.
- •Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes, leading Sri Lanka's chase of 182.
- •Nissanka and Kusal Mendis (51 off 38 balls) built a crucial 97-run partnership for the second wicket.
- •Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh (54) and Travis Head (56), reached 104 without loss before being bowled out for 181.
- •Sri Lankan spinners, particularly Dushan Hemantha (3/37), played a key role in restricting Australia, with the last four wickets falling for just six runs.
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