T20 World Cup 2026: AUS vs SL Match 30 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

Despite being without their permanent captain, Mitchell Marsh, the Travis Head-led Australian team will play Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka on February 16 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. In past T20 World Cups, they have dominated the T20I matchups with Sri Lanka.

Australia has to win the next game to improve its chances of making it to the World Cup Super-8s, as it is currently trailing Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the points standings. This victory will be a relief for Australia's campaign, but they will continue to look to Zimbabwe for their victory over Sri Lanka, which might facilitate their passage into the World Cup.

AUS vs SL Match 30 Details:

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium's pitch is renowned for its enormous seam movement and fresh, green surface. But after the ball loses its shine, the spinners also have a significant impact in the middle period. However, with an average score of more than 170 runs, it is still a high-scoring ground. Because of the overpowering dew factor, it is preferable to bat first in a night game.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast:

The match between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place in Kandy under pleasant weather. This area will have colder temperatures, and the game may be impacted by showers from time to time. Gusty winds will also play a part here, even though humidity is not a defining characteristic of the environment at this time of year.

AUS vs SL T20S Head to Head:

AUS vs SL Predicted Playing XI:

AUS: Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), and Tim David

SL: Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis

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