Sri Lanka beat Australia by 8 wickets in the T20 World Cup, with Nissanka scoring 100 off 52 balls.

Sri Lanka advanced to the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with an eight-wicket win over Australia, powered by Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100—the first century in the tournament—off 52 balls with 10 fours and five sixes. Nissanka’s innings anchored a smooth chase of Australia’s 181 for 8, set after Mitchell Marsh’s 54 off 27 balls. Dushan Hemantha (3/37) and Dushmantha Chameera (2/36) led Sri Lanka’s bowling, while Kusal Mendis scored 51 and Pavan Rathnayake added 28*. Sri Lanka now leads the group, while Australia, with one win and two losses, face elimination if Zimbabwe beats Ireland.