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Ahead of the T20 World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka will take on the world No. 2 T20I team, Australia, in their third Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday (Feb 16) in Pallekele. Sri Lanka has won both of their matches so far and a victory over Australia would almost secure their spot in the Super 8s. Australia, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after a surprising loss in their second Group B game against Zimbabwe. Now, if Australia loses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe wins at least one of their remaining matches, Australia could be eliminated from the tournament.
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and Sri Lanka will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.
The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and Sri Lanka on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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Australia and Sri Lanka have faced each other 26 times in T20 Internationals. Australia hold a strong advantage with 16 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 10 matches.
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele usually has a flat pitch that favors batsmen early on but tends to slow down as the game goes on, giving spinners an advantage. While the surface provides consistent bounce at the start, it becomes slower and more responsive to spin later, making it ideal for spin bowlers. Average T20I scores at the venue range between 162 and 172.
According to the reports, Pallekele may experience light to heavy showers on Monday (Feb 16), putting the Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 clash in doubt. There is also about a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Australia: Mitch Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana and Pramod Madushan