🏏ICC Men's T20 W C 2026: Group B, M 30: AUS vs SL at Pallekele🏏- Page 18

That was tremendous chase by SL

Wow. Just wow. The more you try to capture the essence of the innings, the more you might fail to do so. Because an innings of that kind (the one Nissanka played) cannot be described. It needed to be lived. It needed to be felt. And thousands in Pallekele felt that in the flesh. Nissanka made them groove. He made their jaws drop. He ensured they will now go home with sore arms because of all the clapping and the cheering. But most importantly, he made Australia dance to his and SL's tunes.

Take nothing away from Kusal Mendis and Rathnayake either. Mendis registered his third consecutive fifties and was the aggressor in his stand with Nissanka. Rathnayake then walked in at what could have been a tricky juncture and batted like he had been batting in the nets all day.

Another night to forget for Australia. They lacked penetration and like the other day, they could only pick up two wickets as they saw 182 being razed down with consummate ease. They now have to rely on Ireland and SL doing them favours, and if that does not materialize, Australia could, as early as tomorrow, be packing their bags.

https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/2023441529449390551

Australia showed as much intent as Canada did. In fact it's probably an injustice to Canada!

https://x.com/cricbuzz/status/2023441804700549174

Originally posted by: Rosyme

Look at SL's NRR, woahhh!!

Originally posted by: Rosyme

https://x.com/cricbuzz/status/2023441804700549174

Then the probability is almost 90% because Zimbabwe is a much stronger team than Ireland. They have good bowlers.

https://x.com/timwig/status/2023442034544263500

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

Then the probability is almost 90% because Zimbabwe is a much stronger team than Ireland. They have good bowlers.

Not sure of this. Then Ireland will play 4 matches and other teams 3?