T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Sri Lanka will be up against Australia in the 30th match of the ICC 2026 WT20. This match will be played at Pallekele Stadium and this is a Group B Fixture. Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lanka side for this tournament. They won the previous match against Oman and will be looking to continue their good form in home conditions. They look a very strong side and will be keen to carry on the momentum.

On the other hand, Australia lost the previous match against Zimbabwe. They will need to make improvements in their batting department and we can expect a few changes in the side for this match. Travis Head will lead the side for Australia. This is a very crucial match for them and a loss here means they would struggle to make it to the Super 8. In this article we look at the playing XIs, top picks, pitch reports for this match. If you're a gamer and like to predict matches, then play on Stake, using SportsTiger's special promo code which will help you with 200% deposit bonus - TIGSTA.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Australia Stats

Sri Lanka vs Australia Pitch Report

The surface at Pallekele Stadium will be helpful for the spinners and batting might be easier in the second innings. The average score at this venue will be around 165. Since this is a day match both teams might bowl first.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, D Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Australia: Travis Head(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Captaincy Picks

Kusal Mendis scored a half century in the previous match. He will be a SL vs AUS Dream11 captaincy pick.

Travis Head has a good record in this format and he will be a top pick in this SL vs AUS Dream11 match.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Match winner Australia look a better side when we compare the overall squad of both sides and Australia are expected to win this match.