Scorecards / 2026 / Australia v Sri Lanka
Twenty20 International · ICC Men's T20 World CupAustralia v Sri Lanka: T20I scorecard, 16 Feb 2026
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets. 16 Feb 2026, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
Result
Runs per overAustralia innings
181 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Marshlbw b MADI Hemantha | 54 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 200.0 |
| TM Headc PHKD Mendis b MADI Hemantha | 56 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 193.1 |
| C Greenst BKG Mendis b DN Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| TH Davidc MADI Hemantha b PHKD Mendis | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 |
| JP Inglisc DN Wellalage b PVD Chameera | 27 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 122.7 |
| GJ Maxwellc P Nissanka b MADI Hemantha | 22 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 146.7 |
| MP Stoinisc M Theekshana b PVD Chameera | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| C Connollyc MDKJ Perera b M Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| XC Bartlettrun out (BKG Mendis) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| NT Ellisnot out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| A Zamparun out (BKG Mendis/PHKD Mendis) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 5 (b 0, lb 0, w 4, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 181 (20 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-104 (TM Head, 8.3 ov); 2-110 (C Green, 9.6 ov); 3-116 (MR Marsh, 10.4 ov); 4-130 (TH David, 12.4 ov); 5-160 (GJ Maxwell, 16.1 ov); 6-174 (JP Inglis, 17.5 ov); 7-177 (C Connolly, 18.3 ov); 8-180 (MP Stoinis, 19.3 ov); 9-180 (XC Bartlett, 19.5 ov); 10-181 (A Zampa, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVD Chameera | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| M Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| M Pathirana | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 |
| MD Shanaka | 1.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 12.00 |
| MADI Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 |
| DN Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| PHKD Mendis | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
Sri Lanka innings
184/2 (18 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Nissankanot out | 100 | 52 | 10 | 5 | 192.3 |
| MDKJ Pererac NT Ellis b MP Stoinis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| BKG Mendisc C Connolly b MP Stoinis | 51 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 134.2 |
| P Rathnayakenot out | 28 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 186.7 |
| Extras | 4 (b 0, lb 0, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 184/2 (18 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: MD Shanaka, PHKD Mendis, DN Wellalage, MADI Hemantha, PVD Chameera, M Theekshana, M Pathirana
Fall of wickets: 1-8 (MDKJ Perera, 1.2 ov); 2-105 (BKG Mendis, 12.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC Bartlett | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| MP Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 11.50 |
| NT Ellis | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| C Connolly | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| A Zampa | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
| GJ Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
Match summary
Australia played Sri Lanka in a men's Twenty20 International at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 16 February 2026, part of ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
P Nissanka was named player of the match.
On 16 February 2026 the on-field umpires were Ahsan Raza and RA Kettleborough, with DA Cosker as match referee.
How the innings went
Australia made 181 in 20 overs. TM Head top-scored with 56 from 29 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. MADI Hemantha took 3 for 37. The biggest stand before a wicket was 104 runs between TM Head and MR Marsh.
Sri Lanka made 184/2 in 18 overs. P Nissanka top-scored with 100 from 52 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. MP Stoinis took 2 for 46. The biggest stand before a wicket was 97 runs between BKG Mendis and P Nissanka.
Extras
Australia's innings of 181 in 20 overs included 5 extras: 4 wides, 1 no-balls, 0 byes and 0 leg byes. Sri Lanka's innings of 184/2 in 18 overs included 4 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Australia v Sri Lanka on 16 February 2026?
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.
Who top-scored in Australia v Sri Lanka?
P Nissanka scored 100 from 52 balls for Sri Lanka, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Australia v Sri Lanka?
MADI Hemantha, with 3 for 37.
What was the highest partnership?
104 runs between TM Head and MR Marsh for Australia.
Who won the toss?
Sri Lanka, who chose to field.
Where was Australia v Sri Lanka played?
At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on 16 February 2026.