In Match 30 of the T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka took down Australia with an exciting eight-wicket victory at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Australia set a target of 181 runs, but Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka smashed an unbeaten century to secure the win, leading his team to 184 for 2 in just 18 overs. This victory sends Sri Lanka to the Super Eights!

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Quick rundown
- 1.Pathum Nissanka seals the chase with a brilliant 100* off 52 balls, anchoring Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win.
- 2.Dushan Hemantha stifles Australia with 3/37, turning the tide at a crucial moment.
- 3.Sri Lanka punch their ticket to the Super Eights, cruising the chase in 18 overs.
- 4.Nissanka’s hundred is a new Sri Lankan landmark in T20 World Cups and the first century against Australia.
- 5.Next up: SL vs Zimbabwe in Colombo and AUS vs Oman, as the road to the semis heats up.

