Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the 182-run goal in simply 18 overs, dropping solely two wickets to substantiate their qualification from Group B.
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KANDY: Within the thirtieth match of the ICC T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka nationwide cricket staff defeated Australia nationwide cricket staff by eight wickets to qualify for the Tremendous Eight stage.
The match was performed in Kandy, the place Sri Lanka received the toss and opted to subject first.
Australia, batting first, posted 181 runs of their allotted 20 overs however had been bowled out within the ultimate over. Travis Head scored 56 runs, whereas Mitchell Marsh contributed 54.
For Sri Lanka, Dushan Hemantha claimed three wickets, and Dushmantha Chameera picked up two essential scalps.
In response, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the 182-run goal in simply 18 overs, dropping solely two wickets to substantiate their qualification from Group B.
The spotlight of the match was a powerful unbeaten century by Pathum Nissanka, who smashed 100 runs off 52 balls, together with 10 fours and 5 sixes. He was effectively supported by Kusal Mendis, who scored 52 off 38 deliveries.
With this dominant victory, Sri Lanka secured their place within the Tremendous Eight section of the match.
