Australia T20 vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Australia T20 won the match by 130 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Australia T20 took on Sri Lanka on Nov 24, 2025, 07:26 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia T20 won the match by 130 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 363 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia T20 (246/10 in 19.0 overs) and Sri Lanka (117/10 in 8.5 overs).
2. Australia T20 Innings Breakdown (246/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia T20 finished on 246/10 from 19.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia T20 accumulated 128 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. G.Maxwell spearheaded the batting effort with 111 runs off 54 balls (including 5 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 205.6). Valuable middle-order support came from T.Head, who contributed 51 runs off 26 deliveries, while S.Smith added 26 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, K Mendis led the bowling figures with 4/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by M Mendis (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (117/10)
Pursuing a target of 247 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 117/10 in 8.5 overs at a scoring rate of 13.25 runs per over. Peiris anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 27 runs from 12 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 225.0), alongside De Silva who chipped in with 24 off 7 balls. Defending the total, S.Warne delivered a key spell of 3/33 across 2.5 overs at an economy rate of 11.65, while G.McGrath finished with 3/37 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by T.Head and G.Maxwell (Australia T20), who combined for 100 runs off 59 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—G.Maxwell (Australia T20) topped the match rankings with 155.0 total points, followed closely by K Mendis (145.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to G.Maxwell.