The competition is wide open in Group B of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. It is a must-win game for Australia as they take on Sri Lanka in the 30th match. Australia suffered a shocking defeat in their last match against Zimbabwe, failing to chase down the target of 170 runs.
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AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 30th Match

Sri Lanka defeated Oman by a big margin of 105 runs in the previous match. They batted first and posted an excellent total of 225 runs in 20 overs before restricting their opponents to 120. Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana took two wickets each and successfully defended the target.
Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Mendis is in outstanding form, scoring half-centuries in both matches. On the other hand, Matt Renshaw is the leading run-scorer for the Australian team in this tournament, scoring 112 runs in two matches. Both players are the highest run-scorers for their respective teams and are excellent captaincy choices for the AUS vs SL Dream11 team prediction.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Pallekele |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 16th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | AUS vs SL T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
AUS vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 61 Runs |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 2 Wickets |
| Matt Renshaw | Australia | 65 Runs |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 1 Wicket |
AUS vs SL Toss Prediction
In the last five matches, both teams have faced challenges in defending totals. Pallekele has one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world and the wicket here is flat with a lightning fast outfield. Batsmen have enjoyed scoring runs at this venue, so most likely Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka will opt to bowl first after winning the toss according to the AUS vs SL Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 60% |
AUS vs SL Playing 11 (Probable)
| Australia Playing XI | Sri Lanka Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Travis Head (c) | Dasun Shanaka (c) |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Pathum Nissanka |
| Cameron Green | Kamil Mishara |
| Tim David | Kusal Mendis (wk) |
| Glenn Maxwell | Pavan Rathnayake |
| Matt Renshaw | Kamindu Mendis |
| Marcus Stoinis | Dushan Hemantha |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Dunith Wellalage |
| Nathan Ellis | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Adam Zampa | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | Matheesha Pathirana |
AUS vs SL Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorer | Travis Head and Pathum Nissanka |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Adam Zampa and Maheesh Theekshana |
AUS vs SL Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Kusal Mendis and Matt Renshaw |
| Vice-Captain | Cameron Green and Pavan Rathnayake |
Top Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tim David | Australia | Batsman |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler |
Budget Picks for AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara | Sri Lanka | Batsman |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: T Head, C Green, P Nissanka, P Rathnayake
All-rounders: D Shanaka, M Stoinis, K Mendis
Bowlers: A Zampa, N Ellis, M Theekshana

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: K Mendis, J Inglis
Batters: T David, P Rathnayake, K Mishra
All-rounders: D Shanaka, K Mendis, G Maxwell, M Renshaw
Bowlers: A Zampa, D Chameera

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AUS vs SL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AUS vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (30th Match) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| K Perera | 7.5 |
| D Hemantha | 7.0 |
AUS vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24.9°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 runs |
AUS vs SL H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia (AUS) | 16 |
| Sri Lanka (SL) | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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