Australia vs Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka's 100 not out settles the chase in an 8-wicket win
Sri Lanka beat Australia by 8 wickets. Pathum Nissanka made 100* (52), Dushan Hemantha took 3 for 37.
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Sri Lanka beat Australia by 8 wickets in the Match 30 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy. Australia made 181 all out in 20 overs; Sri Lanka replied with 184 for 2 in 18 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 100* (52) at a strike rate of 192.3, and Dushan Hemantha returned 3 for 37.
How the innings unfolded
Australia — 181 all out in 20 overs
Scored at 9.05 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 69 | 0 | 11.50 | 14 (12×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 94 | 4 | 9.40 | 10 (6×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 18 | 6 | 4.50 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
Australia lost 6 wickets for 21 runs, from 160 to 181.
The largest stand was 104 for the 1st wicket between Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, from 51 balls (12.24 an over).
Sri Lanka — 184 for 2 in 18 overs
Scored at 10.22 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 59 | 1 | 9.83 | 10 (7×4, 3×6) |
| Middle overs | 93 | 1 | 9.30 | 13 (12×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 32 | 0 | 16.00 | 5 (3×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 97 for the 2nd wicket between Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, from 66 balls (8.82 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 100* | 52 | 192.3 | 10 | 5 |
| Travis Head | Australia | 56 | 29 | 193.1 | 7 | 3 |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 54 | 27 | 200.0 | 8 | 2 |
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 51 | 38 | 134.2 | 6 | 1 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Sri Lanka | 28* | 15 | 186.7 | 6 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushan Hemantha | Sri Lanka | 4 | 3 for 37 | 9.25 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | 4 | 2 for 36 | 9.00 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 4 | 2 for 46 | 11.50 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 for 19 | 9.50 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 for 33 | 8.25 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 104 (51 balls) for Australia's 1st wicket — Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head
- 97 (66 balls) for Sri Lanka's 2nd wicket — Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka
- 79 (34 balls) for Sri Lanka's 3rd wicket — Pavan Rathnayake and Pathum Nissanka, unbroken
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.