Australia lose to Sri Lanka by eight wickets, staring at T20 World Cup exit

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 16, 2026 at 07:01 PM

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In a T20 World Cup match held in Kandy on February 16, 2026, Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets, significantly jeopardizing Australia's chances of advancing to the Super Eights. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten century (100 not out off 52 balls), leading his team to chase down Australia's score of 181 with two overs to spare. Nissanka's innings included five sixes and 10 fours, marking the first century of the tournament. This victory secures Sri Lanka's place in the Super Eights, while Australia, plagued by injuries, now depends on favorable outcomes from other matches to remain in contention.

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