AUS vs SL Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 30th Match | Who Will Win?

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host the 30th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place between Australia and Sri Lanka. This match is crucial for both teams due to the fact that the winner will qualify for the Super 8. The Australian team suffered an upset in their previous match and lost to Zimbabwe by 23 runs. The Australian team failed to reach their target of 170 runs and ended up with 146 runs.

Sri Lanka has performed well in this tournament and is at the top of the points table in Group B after winning both their matches. They won their last match against Oman with a margin of 105 runs.  Sri Lanka scored 225 runs in their 20 overs while batting first. Wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis scored 61 runs in 45 balls, while Pavan Rathnayake scored 60 runs in 28 balls.

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AUS vs SL Match Details

• Match: Australia vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match

• Date: 16th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallakele 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS vs SL Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium 

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. 

• High-scoring pitch

• Flat surface

• Spin-friendly 

AUS vs SL Recent Form

AUS vs SL Head-to-Head Record

• AUS Wins - 16

• SL Wins - 10

Top Batters to Watch – AUS vs SL

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 117 runs in this tournament 

• Matt Renshaw (AUS): 102 runs in this tournament 

• Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 65 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS vs SL

• Maheesh Theekshana (SL): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Nathan Ellis (AUS): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Adam Zampa (AUS): 4 wickets in this tournament 

AUS vs SL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If AUS bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 150–160

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If SL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS vs SL Predicted Playing XIs

Australia 

Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann.

Sri Lanka 

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana.

Why Sri Lanka is the favourite today

• Home conditions 

• Experience middle-order 

• Good spin bowler 

AUS vs SL Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

AUS: 45%

SL: 55%

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