Australia take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Group B encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday, February 16. The contest carries high stakes, especially for Australia, who are in a must-win situation to keep their Super Eight hopes alive after a setback against Zimbabwe last week.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is just one win away from confirming their spot in the next stage.
When and where to watch?
The match will begin at 7 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. Fans in India can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website with a subscription.
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Probable XI
Australia Probable XI: Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly.
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage.
