AUS vs SL Live Streaming: Where to watch today's T20 World Cup 2026 match?
Sri Lanka will book their place in the Super 8s if they manage to get a win over the Australian side today
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Australia delivered a strong batting display in match 30 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday, posting a competitive 181 all out after being asked to bat first. Half-centuries from Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh powered the innings, setting Sri Lanka a target of 181 runs to seal their Super 8 qualification.
Head, Marsh power Australia to blazing start
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka were put under immediate pressure as Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh launched an aggressive assault in the powerplay. The Australian openers raced to 50 inside five overs and finished the first six overs at a commanding 70 without loss.
Head led the charge with attacking strokeplay, bringing up his half-century in just 27 balls as Australia crossed the 100-run mark with ease. The opening stand laid a solid foundation before Sri Lanka found a breakthrough.
Sri Lanka fight back with timely wickets
Dushan Hemantha broke the dangerous partnership by dismissing Head for 56 off 29 balls, triggering a mini collapse. Dunith Wellalage followed it up by removing Cameron Green cheaply, allowing Sri Lanka to claw back momentum.
Despite wickets falling around him, Mitchell Marsh maintained the scoring rate and reached his fifty in just 25 balls. However, Hemantha struck again to trap the Australian skipper LBW, reducing Australia from a dominant 104 for no loss to 116 for 3.
Middle-order falters despite late boundaries
Australia’s middle order failed to fully capitalise on the strong platform. Tim David fell early to Kamindu Mendis, while Glenn Maxwell added a brisk 22 off 15 balls before also becoming Hemantha’s victim.
Josh Inglis attempted to rebuild with a measured 27, but Dushmantha Chameera dismissed him just as Australia looked set for a bigger finish. Maheesh Theekshana removed Cooper Connolly soon after, keeping the scoring in check during the closing stages.
Chaotic finish sees Australia bowled out
Sri Lanka closed the innings strongly with disciplined death bowling. Chameera struck again in the final over to remove Marcus Stoinis, while a pair of run-outs involving Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa wrapped up Australia’s innings at 181 for 10 in 20 overs.
With a place in the Super 8s on the line, Sri Lanka now face the task of chasing 181 in a high-pressure run chase at Pallekele.
Australia scorecard:
| Australia (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | lbw b Hemantha | 54 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 200 |
| Travis Head | c PHKD Mendis b Hemantha | 56 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 193.1 |
| Cameron Green | st †BKG Mendis b Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Tim David | c Hemantha b PHKD Mendis | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Josh Inglis † | c Wellalage b Chameera | 27 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 122.72 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c Nissanka b Hemantha | 22 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 146.66 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Theekshana b Chameera | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Cooper Connolly | c Perera b Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Xavier Bartlett | run out (†BKG Mendis) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | run out (†BKG Mendis) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 4) 5 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 9.05) 181/10 | |||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 12 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 0.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.25 | 9 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 5 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 3 |
The coin flip of the match went in Sri Lanka's way who opted to bowl first. Captain's take after toss Mitchell Marsh (AUS): All okay, ready to go tonight. It's a big game, every game comes with great responsibility. Weren't at our best last game. Myself, Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett come in. Dasun Shanaka (SL): We're going to bowl first. One of the most important games in the comp. One change - Kusal Perera comes in for Mishara.
Australia vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
Australia playing 11: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
So, how can fans around the world catch all the live action from the marquee ICC tournament without being at the stadium? Here’s everything you need to know.
Australia vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
Australia vs Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be played?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Monday, February 16.
What will be the venue for the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
What time will the toss for the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 6.30 pm IST.
What time will the first ball of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 7 pm IST.
Where can you watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can you watch the live streaming of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.