AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Match 30, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Australia is set to face Sri Lanka in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Monday, February 16.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 16 Feb 2026, 17:31 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Australia (AUS) is set to face Sri Lanka (SL). Australia suffered a humiliating defeat against Zimbabwe in their last match. They were all out for just 146 runs while chasing 170. However, Matt Renshaw performed well and scored 65 runs, while Glenn Maxwell scored 31 runs in the last game. Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green took one wicket each.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka continues its impressive performance in the tournament. In the last match too, they scored 225 runs while batting first, in response to which Oman could only score 120 runs. Kusal Mendis played a good knock of 61 runs, and Pavan Rathnayake also batted well and played an aggressive knock of 60 runs in 28 balls in the previous game. In the bowling department, Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera were outstanding, claiming two wickets each.

Match Information

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match, Group B

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 16 Feb 2026, Mon, 7:00 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

22.9°C

80% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Australia

L
W
NR
L
L

Sri Lanka

W
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

SL - WICKETKEEPER

117 Runs

2 Matches

2

Matt Renshaw

AUS - bat

102 Runs

2 Matches

3

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

65 Runs

2 Matches

4

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

63 Runs

2 Matches

5

Marcus Stoinis

AUS - bat

51 Runs

2 Matches

6

Dasun Shanaka

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

50 Runs

2 Matches

1

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

242.31

2 Matches

2

Dasun Shanaka

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

238.10

2 Matches

3

Josh Inglis

AUS - WICKETKEEPER

214.29

2 Matches

4

Xavier Bartlett

AUS - bowl

183.33

1 Match

5

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

175.68

2 Matches

6

Nathan Ellis

AUS - bowl

175.00

2 Matches

1

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - BOWLER

5 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Nathan Ellis

AUS - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Adam Zampa

AUS - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

3 Wkts

1 Match

5

Dushmantha Chameera

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Dunith Wellalage

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

2 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - BOWLER

4.25

2 Matches

2

Kamindu Mendis

SL - all

5.00

2 Matches

3

Cameron Green

AUS - BATTER

5.14

2 Matches

4

Dunith Wellalage

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

5.63

2 Matches

5

Nathan Ellis

AUS - bowl

5.87

2 Matches

6

Marcus Stoinis

AUS - bat

6.00

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Australia

MR Marsh (C), TM Head, JP Inglis (wk), Tim David, Matt Renshaw, MP Stoinis, GJ Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, A Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Bench : Cooper Connolly, C Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Steve Smith

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, K Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, D Shanaka (C), PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, D Chameera, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, MADI Hemantha

Bench : K Perera, C Asalanka, W Hasaranga, J Liyanage, PM Liyanagamage

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium offers a well-balanced surface, providing consistent bounce and decent pace. The conditions in the power play are particularly favourable for batters, allowing them to play their shots freely. Spinners tend to be effective during the first innings. In the last match played here, Sri Lanka posted a huge total of 225 runs while batting first. After that, Oman struggled to bat in the second innings. This suggests that batting in the first innings here is a bit easier.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

164

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Marcus Stoinis AUS | BAT

Marcus Stoinis is an excellent T20 all-rounder. He scored 161 runs in the last 8 games with a strike rate of over 135.

9
VC

Kusal Mendis SL | WICKETKEEPER

Kusal Mendis is a top-order batsman. He scored 335 runs in the last 10 games, including 61 runs in the last game against Oman.

8.5

Matt Renshaw AUS | BAT

Matt Renshaw has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 65 runs in the last game against Zimbabwe with a strike rate of 147.

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake SL | BAT

Pavan Rathnayake has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 60 runs off 28 balls in the last games against Oman. Rathnayake is capable of winning games for the team.

9

Adam Zampa AUS | BOWL

Adam Zampa is a brilliant T20 bowler and is currently performing well. He took 12 wickets in the last 6 games.

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWLER

Maheesh Theekshana is a brilliant T20 bowler and is currently performing well. He took 2 wickets in the last game against Oman.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

9

Glenn Maxwell

AUS | ALL

7.5

Dushan Hemantha

SL | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 16 2026 5:31 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Josh Inglis

9

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Travis Head

8.5

Marcus Stoinis
VC

8

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Nathan Ellis

7

Adam Zampa

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Travis Head
C

8.5

Marcus Stoinis

8

Pavan Rathnayake
VC

8.5

Matt Renshaw

8.5

Mitchell Marsh

8

Kamindu Mendis

9

Nathan Ellis

7

Adam Zampa

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

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