Australia will square off against Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played on Monday, 16th February at 7:00 PM IST. The match will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Check out the best AUS vs SL Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team.
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Sri Lanka have been a dominant side so far, registering convincing wins over Ireland and Oman to sit comfortably at the top of the Group B points table.
Australia, meanwhile, come into this contest after a surprise defeat against Zimbabwe, where they went down by 23 runs. They will be eager to bounce back with a performance that reflects their reputation in this format.
These two sides have faced each other 26 times in this format, with Australia holding the advantage with 16 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 10 matches.
Kusal Mendis stands out as the top choice for the captaincy role after scoring 117 runs so far in the tournament. Travis Head comes up as a strong option for the vice captaincy role, having led Australia’s batting efforts with 102 runs.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20Is matches played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 16 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 12 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 168 runs |
AUS vs SL Probable Playing XI
Australia: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), 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(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
AUS vs SL Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | T20 WC 2026 Stats |
|---|---|
| Matt Renshaw | 102 runs |
| Marcus Stoinis | 51 runs |
| Kusal Mendis | 117 runs |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 65 runs |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 wickets |
| Adam Zampa & Nathan Ellis | 4 wickets each |
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team


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