Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lanka stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Australia in a decisive Group B showdown, powered by a sensational unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka, the first hundred of this T20 World Cup. Chasing 181,

Sri Lanka delivered one of the standout performances of the tournament, sealing qualification while leaving Australia's campaign hanging by a narrow thread. Group B, already the tightest pool in the competition, has now taken a dramatic turn.

Australia Post 181 After Marsh and Head Blitz

Australia came out firing. Mitchell Marsh smashed 54 off 27 ball, while Travis Head blasted 56 off 29, combining for a ferocious opening assault that put Sri Lanka under immediate pressure....