Having put to chase a target of 105 runs, Australia scored 108 runs for the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs. Opening the innings, skipper Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 33 deliveries, which was laced with seven boundaries and four maximums
20 February,2026 09:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Former champions Australia will undertake a “forensic review” of their disappointing ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign after crashing out in the group stage of the event co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The 2021 champions failed to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since 2009, suffering defeats to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe
20 February,2026 08:22 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
Sri Lanka face another injury concern in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana limped off with a suspected hamstring injury during their match against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The 23-year-old pulled up in his follow-through during his first over and had to be assisted off the field
17 February,2026 03:35 PM IST | Pallekele (Sri Lanka) | ANI
Veteran batter Steve Smith has been officially added to Australia’s squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood. The approval was granted by the ICC Event Technical Committee ahead of Australia’s crucial Group B match against Sri Lanka national cricket team at the Pallekele Stadium
16 February,2026 03:36 PM IST | Dubai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
