AUS vs SL Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Australia vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Match 30 prediction at Pallekele Stadium: Australia slight favorites despite 1-1 recent form (AUS beat IRE by 67r, lost to ZIM by 23r); SL dominant (beat IRE 20r, OMN 105r); expect high-scoring Kandy pitch favoring batsmen first innings 166 avg.

15 Feb 2026 16:02 IST

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Australia will clash against Sri Lanka in the 30th game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele on Monday, February 16.

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Led by Travis Head, Australia secured a 67-run win over Ireland in their first contest. However, they suffered a 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe in their second game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, bagged two consecutive wins over Ireland and Oman, respectively, topping Group B standings.

AUS vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30 Details

Match: Australia vs Sri Lanka, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30

Time & Date: 7:00 PM IST, Monday, February 16

Venue: Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele

AUS vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30 Details Pitch Report

The only game played here in the ongoing season saw the first innings score of 225. It’s a good batting wicket as seen in that encounter. However, we can expect bowlers to do well in the middle overs.

AUS vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30 Details Probable XIs

Australia

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

Sri Lanka

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

AUS vs SL, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia.

Australia and Sri Lanka have played 26 games against each other in this particular format. Interestingly, Australia won 16 games quite comfortably while Sri Lanka won only 10 games. That said, we can expect Australia to get back to winning ways after their bizarre defeat to Zimbabwe.

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