Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Focus on Mitch Marsh’s fitness as AUS fight for survival vs SL in Pallekele

Australia have slumped to third spot in the points table, having lost to Sikander Raza’s men in Colombo. They have two points from two games, whereas Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are unbeaten, winning both of their league games to accumulate four points.

Sri Lanka registered comprehensive wins against Ireland and Oman, and a win against Australia on Monday will help them secure their place in the Super 8s.

AUS vs SL, T20 World Cup 2026 Squads

Australia: Josh Inglis (wk), 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, Steven Smith.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), 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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Steve Smith replaces injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Australia's Steve Smith in action. (Reuters)

Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign was reshaped again after Steven Smith was announced as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ahead of the crucial league phase clash against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Monday. The ICC Event Technical Committee approved the change after Hazlewood was ruled out with a calf injury that had kept him sidelined since February. Despite initial optimism that he might recover in time for the latter stages, medical advice confirmed he would not be fit to contribute. (READ MORE)