SL vs. AUS: A ton of memes as Australia is on the verge of losing in the T20 World Cup group stage

Sri Lanka advanced to the Super 8 of the 2026 T20 World Cup by defeating Australia by eight wickets. The game was dominated by Pathum Nissanka, who scored an undefeated century. The keeper-batter, who added 51 runs, was the ideal anchor. The Lankan Lions, who are chasing 182 runs, never seem to be in trouble and win the match with two overs left.

Australia is virtually eliminated from the global tournament's group stage as a result of the loss. The Chevrons will pull off a huge upset if Zimbabwe wins either of their final two matches against Ireland and Sri Lanka. The team captained by Sikandar Raza is anticipated to cross the finish line at least once in the two games after defeating Australia earlier in the tournament.

The team captained by Mitchell Marsh was one of the favorites to win the T20 World Cup. They were predicted by many commentators and analysts to advance to the semi-final, but a number of injuries have halted their momentum. Marsh missed the tournament's first two games, and Josh Hazlewood was already eliminated. was also coping with injury concerns.

Despite the fact that the match against Sri Lanka was a do-or-die situation, he was added to the squad as a backup after his spectacular performance in the Big Bash League (BBL). The team management did not make any room for the cricketer, despite the fact that his form and experience in Sri Lanka could have been useful.

The Kangaroos must revamp their T20I lineup going forward. The team's heavy reliance on senior cricket players is out of step with the times. With the exception of Travis Head, they lack the firepower of modern T20I batters who would start right away. Although players like Tim David and Cameron Green are exciting, there are issues with their consistency.