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Sri Lanka begin the new week at the T20 World Cup with a mouth-watering opportunity before them — the chance to push Australia to the brink of elimination. It is a scenario that would have seemed improbable just two weeks ago, when Australia arrived as one of the pre-tournament favourites, with ambitions of another memorable night in Ahmedabad. However, a spirited Zimbabwe side has since shaken up Group B, stunning the 2021 champions and transforming the complexion of the group.
Australia have had to contend with injuries and notable absentees, yet their batting collapse against Zimbabwe would have raised serious concerns for a side accustomed to thriving on the big stage. The reality is stark: they currently sit third in the standings. While a defeat would not mathematically end their campaign, it would leave them teetering dangerously close to elimination.
A victory, however, would dramatically reshape Group B. There remains a possible scenario in which Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia all finish level on six points, leaving net run rate to decide who advances — a complicated equation best left for later. For now, Australia simply need two points to stay in control of their fate.
Sri Lanka, by contrast, have a straightforward task. A win would take them to six points and secure their place in the Super 8s, removing any reliance on permutations.
Squads:
Australia Squad: Josh Inglis(w), Travis Head(c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage
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Australia have had to contend with injuries and notable absentees, yet their batting collapse against Zimbabwe would have raised serious concerns for a side accustomed to thriving on the big stage. The reality is stark: they currently sit third in the standings. While a defeat would not mathematically end their campaign, it would leave them teetering dangerously close to elimination.
A victory, however, would dramatically reshape Group B. There remains a possible scenario in which Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia all finish level on six points, leaving net run rate to decide who advances — a complicated equation best left for later. For now, Australia simply need two points to stay in control of their fate.
Sri Lanka, by contrast, have a straightforward task. A win would take them to six points and secure their place in the Super 8s, removing any reliance on permutations.
Squads:
Australia Squad: Josh Inglis(w), Travis Head(c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage
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