Patham Nisanka becomes first centurion of T20 World Cup 2026, scores 100 off 52 balls against Australia at Pallekele
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nisanka scored a 52-ball 100 during a Group B match against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. He helped Sri Lanka chase a record score of 182 against Mitchell Marsh's side, putting Australia on the verge of being knocked out of the tournament.
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Nisanka's century is also the first example of a century scored against Australia in the T20 World Cup. His dazzling innings included 10 fours and five sixes. Shared 97 runs with Mendis and 79 runs off just 34 balls with Pawan Rathnayake, helping Sri Lanka chase down the target in just 18 overs.
182 this T20 World Cup It is also the highest total chased by Sri Lanka, improving its previous record of 172 chases against Bangladesh in 2021. This is the highest total yo followed by any team against A C is also Australia in the history of T20 World Cup.
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Nisanka in 32 balls I completed my half-century excited to add the next 50 in just 20 balls. Sri Lanka have also qualified for Super 8 with this win. Now, if Zimbabwe beat Ireland in their next league match So, Australia will be out about this World Cup.
The explosive opener also equalled his record of scoring the second fastest T20I century by a Sri Lankan. A Sri Lankan in T20I The fastest century came from Kusal Perera, who scored a 44-ball century against New Zealand in Napier in 2025.
Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in their final league stage before playing Super 8 fixtures. England will be found, which is one of Pakistan n/USA/Netherlands and one of New Zealand/Afghanistan/United Arab Emirates as per the previous proceedings of Super 8 Group 2.
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Nisanka's century is also the first example of a century scored against Australia in the T20 World Cup. His dazzling innings included 10 fours and five sixes. Shared 97 runs with Mendis and 79 runs off just 34 balls with Pawan Rathnayake, helping Sri Lanka chase down the target in just 18 overs.
182 this T20 World Cup It is also the highest total chased by Sri Lanka, improving its previous record of 172 chases against Bangladesh in 2021. This is the highest total yo followed by any team against A C is also Australia in the history of T20 World Cup.
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Nisanka in 32 balls I completed my half-century excited to add the next 50 in just 20 balls. Sri Lanka have also qualified for Super 8 with this win. Now, if Zimbabwe beat Ireland in their next league match So, Australia will be out about this World Cup.
The explosive opener also equalled his record of scoring the second fastest T20I century by a Sri Lankan. A Sri Lankan in T20I The fastest century came from Kusal Perera, who scored a 44-ball century against New Zealand in Napier in 2025.
Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in their final league stage before playing Super 8 fixtures. England will be found, which is one of Pakistan n/USA/Netherlands and one of New Zealand/Afghanistan/United Arab Emirates as per the previous proceedings of Super 8 Group 2.
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A large part of Abhishek Sharma's T20 batting lies in the anticipation of what he will do when he faces the first ball. Was inspired to. Or. Finds immediate solutions to any shortcomings.
Was quick. The owl also moved his fingers at the ball to slow it down and Abhishek tucked it down the leg side and stole a run. 14 wickets were lost due to fast bowling (below 128 kmph), the most by any team.
Male Brian Bennett stepped out of his crease for the first time and hit a six over the fielder at long-on.
Echoed – a dramatic, pun-filled rendition of their three-syllable first name.
This is what Sitanshu Kotak said about Abhishek before the game.
Was quick. The owl also moved his fingers at the ball to slow it down and Abhishek tucked it down the leg side and stole a run. 14 wickets were lost due to fast bowling (below 128 kmph), the most by any team.
Male Brian Bennett stepped out of his crease for the first time and hit a six over the fielder at long-on.
Echoed – a dramatic, pun-filled rendition of their three-syllable first name.
This is what Sitanshu Kotak said about Abhishek before the game.
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"It's not annihilation, we're not dead if we don't win, but we certainly don't want to be in a situation where we leave it to external factors and get it out of our hands."
When Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie joined hands at 84/6 and took @L0$.
Explains that through Super 8, you cannot always win. Prepare for a potential “slugfest” for those who have already qualified but the adjustment they need will be swift. -What a good choice you have made to join a favorable place.
There are many options on the C surface."
Is. Adil Rashid
I think you feel a little more pressure, but he is hitting equally well in the nets. Be it or in the 15th over.
When Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie joined hands at 84/6 and took @L0$.
Explains that through Super 8, you cannot always win. Prepare for a potential “slugfest” for those who have already qualified but the adjustment they need will be swift. -What a good choice you have made to join a favorable place.
There are many options on the C surface."
Is. Adil Rashid
I think you feel a little more pressure, but he is hitting equally well in the nets. Be it or in the 15th over.
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R. The markets are crowded and colourless. It is contained in less land than a pond. Nick's form is left to guesswork. Ouch."
Came in Daasa.
Has gone. A. Just like the neighborhood around the stadium. Let's stand again. It bends but doesn't flatten, which asks players to think as much as they swing. It doesn't end until it ends.
Came in Daasa.
Has gone. A. Just like the neighborhood around the stadium. Let's stand again. It bends but doesn't flatten, which asks players to think as much as they swing. It doesn't end until it ends.
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This is a heart-touching video from last year of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh visiting his 500 square yard two-storey villa with a pool, a lift, walk-in wardrobe and a swing in the front lawn. But. He kept seeing his father on the ventilator. was in a hurry. As he plays his virtual quarter-final against J, there will be one person whose blessings he yearns for.
Told about desire. Cards remember the "hand-to-mouth" days.
and will yield fruits that they have never tasted.
Lived. Was scolded a lot for playing cricket.
Told about desire. Cards remember the "hand-to-mouth" days.
and will yield fruits that they have never tasted.
Lived. Was scolded a lot for playing cricket.
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Auqib Nabi had some unfinished work in Hubli. Ri took 6/4, but was bowled out of the game after taking a huge lead of 291 runs in the first innings by bowling out Karnataka for 293.
Reached 222 runs on the bat, but continued to attack. Scored a century in the final match.
The major difference is in the slow-paced competition. Have made it a forest. Started from. But Agarwal had moved quickly from the crease and made a comeback. Trophy in one season of 92 years of cricket.
Had his best first-class performance.
The anger and anger of the powerful Vijaykumar Vaishya will increase three days in advance.
Reached 222 runs on the bat, but continued to attack. Scored a century in the final match.
The major difference is in the slow-paced competition. Have made it a forest. Started from. But Agarwal had moved quickly from the crease and made a comeback. Trophy in one season of 92 years of cricket.
Had his best first-class performance.
The anger and anger of the powerful Vijaykumar Vaishya will increase three days in advance.
