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SL vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2026: Pathum Nissanka's brilliance fades Australia's qualification chances - Action in pictures
Published on Feb 16, 2026 10:47 pm IST
Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant knock of 100* off 52 balls to take Sri Lanka to an eight wicket win against Australia.
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Sri Lanka won the match by eight wickets with 12 balls remaining in the game.(AFP)
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Even after the dismissal of Kusal Mendis for 51 off 38, Nissanka did not lose his cool. He stayed till the end scoring 100* off 52.(AP)
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Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka turned things around with a 97-run partnership.(AP)
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Marcus Stoinis provide Australia with the early breakthrough of Kusal Perera.(AFP)
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Australia were bundled out for 181 in their 20 overs.(AP)
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Dushan Hemantha led the Sri Lankan bowling picking up three wickets and causing a collapse of the Australian innings.(AFP)
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Travis Head and Micthell Marsh set the stage for a big Australian score with a 104-run partnership for the opening wicket.(AP)
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