What is Australia's record at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
Australia will play their final game in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium against Oman on Friday, February 20.
What is Australia’s T20I record at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele?
Australia will play their final game in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium against Oman on Friday, February 20. This was the same venue where they lost to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in their last game.
Australia’s records at Pallekele are underwhelming. In five T20Is at the venue, they have managed just one win while suffering four defeats. Their first appearance at the ground came in August 2011, where they lost twice in the span of three days to Sri Lanka, first by 35 runs and then by 8 runs. Five years later, in September 2016, Australia finally clinched their first win at the venue with an 85-run win over Sri Lanka. However, their next fixture at the picturesque venue was in 2022, and it saw them lose to Sri Lanka, who chased down a 177-run target in 19.5 overs with four wickets to spare.
In their most recent appearance in Kandy, the Aussies failed to defend a 182-run target. Sri Lanka romped home in 18 overs, having lost only two wickets. Pathum Nissanka was the star of the show as he slammed an unbeaten century.
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Matches Won | 01 |
| Matches Lost | 04 |
| First-Ever Fixture | August 06, 2011 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | February 16, 2026 |
How has Australia fared so far in the T20 World Cup 2026?
The Australian team began their 2026 campaign at the R. Premadasa Stadium, defeating Ireland by 67 runs after posting 182/6. However, in their second match against Zimbabwe, chasing 170, the team was bowled out for 146, losing by 23 runs. Blessing Muzarabani’s four-wicket haul rattled the top order, and early losses left the former champions struggling in the powerplay. Despite a fighting 65 from Matt Renshaw, the team couldn't cross the line.
Their eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka had all but ended their hopes of reaching the Super 8s. Zimbabwe's game against Ireland was washed out, and the Chevrons qualified, eliminating Australia in the process. Mitchell Marsh and Co. will look to salvage pride in their inconsequential game against a struggling Oman side.
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