Get the best AUS vs SL match 30 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 30th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with Australia vs Sri Lanka.
AUS vs SL Preview Match 30 Dream11 Prediction
Co-hosts Sri Lanka face struggling champions at Pallekele today, February 16! Australia battles in Match 30 of the T20 World Cup 2026. Confidence crashes into desperation at this crucial turning point.
Sri Lanka look absolutely unstoppable – they demolished Ireland by 29 runs, then beat Oman by 105 runs brutally. Two dominant victories have them flying high currently. Australia started well beating Ireland before Zimbabwe shocked them horribly.
That embarrassing 23-run defeat while chasing just 170 stings badly. Tonight’s AUS vs SL decides everything – hosts clinch Super 8 berth versus defending champions fighting elimination desperately.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Pallekele witnessed Sri Lanka’s massacre of Oman earlier in the T20 World Cup 2026. The hosts smashed 225 runs in that high-scoring thriller. Tonight’s pitch report suggests similar run-fest conditions await both teams.
Batsmen absolutely dominated the last game here with boundaries flowing freely. Expect another belter of a surface favoring aggressive strokeplay tonight. Bowlers will struggle to contain big-hitters on this flat track.
Perfect weather conditions throughout today’s blockbuster battle are guaranteed.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 26
Australia: 16
Sri Lanka: 10
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Australia (AUS) Playing XI
Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Sri Lanka (SL) Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka (c), Tim David, Matthew Renshaw
All-rounders: Cameron Green (vc)
Bowlers: Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Pathum Nissanka is a safe Dream11 pick for the contest.
- Cameron Green is a risky captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Pramod Madushan might be missing from the Playing XI today.
- Janith Liyanage won’t feature in this crucial battle.
This AUS vs SL match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests AUS have 50% chances to win and 50% for SL.
