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T20 WC: Marsh returns for Australia as Sri Lanka opt to bowl first

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T20 WC: Marsh Returns For Australia As Sri Lanka Opt To Bowl First

By IANS News February 16, 2026 • 19:02 PM View: 273

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.

After missing the first two matches, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh returned to the squad as they made three changes to the playing XI, including him. Xavier Barlett and Cooper Conolly replace Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Kuhnemann and Ben Dwarshuis.

Meanwhile, co-hosts Sri Lanka made only one change as Kusal Janith Perera replaced Kamil Mishara.

TAGS Mitchell Marsh Sri Lanka ICC Men T20 ICC Men T20 World Cup Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Xavier Barlett Cooper Conolly Matthew Renshaw Matthew Kuhnemann Ben Dwarshuis Kusal Janith Perera Kamil Mishara Dasun Shanaka Kusal Perera

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