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Australia vs Sri Lanka, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
AUS vs SL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 8 wickets
Can Sri Lanka throw the Australians out of the tournament?
- Australia has a 12-2 record against Sri Lanka in the last 14 games
- Teams chasing the score have won the last 6 out of ten games
- The average first innings score in the last year is 175 runs
Australia to win
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.1°C|Partly Cloudy |
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AUS vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis
The competition is wide open in Group B in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. It is a must-win game for Australia as they take on Sri Lanka in the 30th match. The Australians suffered a shocking loss in the last game against Zimbabwe and need to make a strong comeback. The Sri Lankans defeated Oman by a big margin in their last game but face a tougher challenge in this one.
The Australians have a good record against Sri Lanka, losing only twice in the last 14 games. But both their losses have come on Sri Lankan soil, and the team can't afford to lose another in this tournament. The Sri Lankans will look to book a berth in the next round with a victory in this game. Both teams have high stakes in the battle and will play hard, making it an interesting contest.
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189/5 in 20.0 9.45
ENG vs SL 2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets (D/L) method173/4 in 16.4 10.38
133/10 in 16.2 8.14
ENG vs SL 2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (D/L) method125/4 in 15.0 8.33
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
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Travis Head and his team suffered a shocking loss in the last game against Zimbabwe. In what fans see as the biggest upset of the tournament so far, the team went down by 23 runs. They failed to pace their run chase and paid the price. The team must win this game to keep hopes alive for the next round in the tournament, and Head would like to see a strong comeback from his players.
Travis Head has missed out in both games, and the team expects him to lead from the front and deliver an electrifying start alongside Josh Inglis. The middle order struggled in the last game, and the team needs runs from Cameron Green, Tim David, and Glenn Maxwell. Matt Renshaw hit 65 runs in the last game, and he will look to do well in the lower middle order with Marcus Stoinis.
Their bowling performance against Zimbabwe was unimpressive. Marcus Stoinis and Ben Dwarshuis must strike early, as Sri Lanka's top and middle order are in good form. Adam Zampa is the key bowler in these conditions and shall look to do well in the middle overs with Glenn Maxwell. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Ellis will look to bowl tighter spells in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Tim David has scored at a strike rate of 195.44 in the last 12 months
- Australia has won the last seven out of 10 games in the ICC T20 World Cup
AUS Over/Under Betting Tips
Tim David Total Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.82 (4rabet)
Tim David has made 395 runs in the last 12 months at an average of 43.88
AUS Over/Under Betting Tips
Josh Inglis Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85
Josh Inglis has scores of 8 and 27 this World Cup, he has had a couple of starts but couldn't kick on and covert into big knocks. He has a good record against Sri Lanka (155 runs in 6 matches, averaging 31), on a good batting track in a must win match, we back Inglis to step up and predict his score to be over 22 runs.
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Australia Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
Australia Actual Playing XI:
Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell
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It has been a clinical show from Dasun Shanaka and his men in the tournament. They have registered big wins in both games and sit at the top of the points table. They defeated Oman by 105 runs in the last game, with both batting and bowling ticking all the boxes. They don't have a great record against the Australians, and Shanaka would want his men to build on the momentum and book a berth in the Super 8s with a win.
Pathum Nissanka is the key batter in this lineup, and he will look to deliver a good start with Kamil Mishara. The middle order batted brilliantly in the last game. Kusal Mendis has made 117 runs in two games, and the team expects him to build partnerships with Pavan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka. The team expects a strong showing from Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, and Dushan Hemantha in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack will face its first big test of the tournament in this game. Dushmantha Chameera struggled in the last game and must strike early alongside Maheesh Theekshana, who is the leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets. Matheesha Pathirana and Dunith Wellalage are in good form, and the team expects a tight spell from them in the middle overs. Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, and Kamindu Mendis add depth to the attack.
Interesting Stats
- Sri Lanka has lost the last three out of four games at this venue
- Sri Lanka has won only twice in the last 14 games against Australia
SL Over/Under Betting Tips
Pathum Nissanka Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.82 (4rabet)
Pathum Nissanka has been the leading run scorer for Sri Lanka in the last 12 months, with 740 runs at an average of 32.17
SL Over/Under Betting Tips
Pavan Ratnayake Total Runs Over 18.5 @ 1.85
Ratnayake scored his first half century in T20 World Cup's against Oman, where he smashed 60 runs and was the second best batter for Sri Lanka. In the last 7 T20I's he has managed to rack up 126 runs, averaging 25.2. At Pallekele in 3 T20I's he scored 113 runs in 3 matches, averaging 37.67. Given his current run of form, we back Ratnayake to score over 18 runs in today's match.
Kusal Mendis Total Runs Over 21.5 @ 1.85
Kusal Mendis has scores of 61 and 56 in this world cup. He has been the main batter for Sri Lanka doing all the run-scoring in the last two matches. Mendis also has a good record at Pallekele (471 runs in 14 matches, averaging 33.64). Given his current run of form, we back Mendis to score over 21 runs in today's match against Australia.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Sri Lanka Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushan Hemantha
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Pallekele will have overcast skies, and the temperature will be around 20°C at the start of the game. We expect the humidity to be around 73%, and the batting conditions won't be easy.
AUS vs SL Pitch Report
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has large boundaries, but the wicket here is flat, and the outfield is lightning fast. Batsmen have enjoyed scoring runs in the past. There isn't much for the fast bowlers on the track. Spinners enjoy a good record as the surface lets them grip and run the ball. The average first innings score is 175 runs. The side that bats first in the game shall need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total 6's in Match Over 13.5 @ 1.90
The last at Pallekele was a high scoring one where a total of 12 sixes were hit. It is a good batting surface where the ball comes onto the bat nicely and the boundaries are relatively short compared to other venues. In this must win match for both teams, we predict a high scoring match and both teams to smash a minimum of 7 sixes and predict the total sixes in the match over 13.5.
Australia to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We predict Australia to win the coin toss in today's match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele Stadium.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last 12 months, the sides have found it challenging to defend totals. We have seen big run chases, and evening weather makes it tough to bowl in the second innings. The side winning the toss here would have no hesitation in bowling first.
AUS vs SL
Winning Prediction
Sri Lanka has won two games in a row, but both these wins have come against lower-ranked teams. Their record against the Australians isn't much to write home about. The team needs a strong show from the openers to win this game. The Australians have an explosive batting lineup, and they will fight hard in this game. It will be a close game, but given the head-to-head record, we expect the Australians to start ahead.
Australia to win
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