SRI LANKA SHOCK AUSTRALIA

Sri Lanka chased down Australia’s target comfortably, winning the match by 8 wickets.

GOOD START, POOR FINISH

Australia scored 181 runs, but a middle-order collapse stopped them from reaching a bigger total.

NISSANKA’S MAGIC

Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant century to dominate Australia’s bowling attack.

QUALIFICATION SCENARIO GETS TOUGH

After this loss, Australia must win their remaining match and depend on other results to qualify.

PRESSURE ON AUSTRALIA NOW

With inconsistent batting and weak bowling in key moments, Australia’s campaign is now under heavy pressure.

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