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    T20 WC: Nissanka's historical century guides Sri Lanka to Super 8s; beat Australia by 8-wicket
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    Pathum Nissanka scripts history with unbeaten 100 as Sri Lanka thrash Australia to seal Super 8 spot

    By IANS News February 17, 2026 • 08:56 AM View: 1400

    Opener Pathum Nissanka scripted history, becoming only the second Sri Lankan batter to score a century in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as the co-hosts thrashed Australia by eight wickets in the 30th match to chase their highest T20 total at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Monday.

    Nissanka remained unbeaten on 100 off 52 deliveries as Pavan Rathnayake hit the winning run for the co-hosts to seal a Super 8s spot.

    TAGS Opener Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka ICC Men T20 World Cup Pallekele International Stadium Sri Lankan Pavan Rathnayake Kusal Perera Marcus Stoinis Pathum Nissanka Kusal Mendis Mitchell Marsh Travis Head Matheesha Pathirana Dushan Hemantha Dushan Hemantha
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