T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's 'decisive performance' but Australia can still reach Super 8

• Sri Lanka enters Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026 with Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten century.
• Sri Lanka's victory over Australia puts Australia's Super 8 qualification in jeopardy.
• Australia's Super 8 hopes now depend on Ireland defeating Zimbabwe.
• If Ireland wins, Australia must beat Oman by a large margin to qualify.
• Despite two defeats, Australia's net run rate of +0.414 offers a glimmer of hope.