Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“We’re gonna bowl first. It is one of the most important games for us in the World Cup,” Dasun Shanaka said.
Mitchell Marsh is back to lead Australia in a must-win game for the Aussies. “I am ok and ready to go tonight. It is a big game, and every game in the World Cup comes with a responsibility,” he said.
Playing XIs
Australia XI: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Toss Result Today – Sri Lanka vs Australia ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won the toss today in Sri Lanka vs Australia ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match?
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss took place at 06:30 PM IST.
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Dasun Shanaka has opted to bowl first because of the favourable batting conditions in the second innings.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium