AUS vs SL 30th Match Preview:

Australia suffered a 30-run defeat against Zimbabwe, making this a do-or-die match for Australia. Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have already won 2 matches in Group B. Australia currently sits in third place. Matt Renshaw is the lone performer from the Australian side.

 Australia needs match-winning performances from Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell to cement their place in the Super-8. On the other hand, Sri Lanka defeated Ireland and Oman and is now looking for a win against Australia. Kusal Mendis has been in good touch, and Sri Lanka has home advantage, making this an exciting contest to watch.

AUS vs SL Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 30th Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

AUS: L, W, L, L, L

SL: W, W, L, L, L

AUS vs SL Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: AUS vs SL 
• Date: 16th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Pallekele International Stadium, Sri Lanka. 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 24-25
  
• Rain Chances: 8%
  
• Conditions: Cloudy

 The weather report for this match is good.

Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report: 

Pallekele International Stadium pitch is neutral. Spinners got a fair amount of assistance as the match progressed.

• Win Batting First: 50%
  
• Win Bowling First: 44%
  
• Best Suited For: Spinners (55%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 168
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 145

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

AUS vs SL Probable Playing 11

Australia (AUS) Probable 11:

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 (SL) Probable 11:

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

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Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The Australian team is having a hard time in the shortest format. Key players like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and M Marsh are not performing well. However, Australia has a strong record against Sri Lanka, and the Pallekele pitch offers assistance to batters in the initial phase, making the Aussies the favourites in this contest. 

Prediction: AUS to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.