Stoinis' 18-ball 59* gives Australia NRR-lifting win over Sri Lanka
Hits Australia's fastest T20I fifty and helps defending champs go over the line in tricky chase
25/10Result
19th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 25 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
157/6 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
158/3 (16.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/10Result
19th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 25 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
157/6 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
158/3 (16.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Silverwood keeps the faith despite Sri Lanka's latest injury
Marcus Stoinis put paid to hopes of victory in Perth but coach saw plenty to be encouraged by
Stats - Contrasting records for Stoinis and Finch
An evening to forget for Hasaranga too
Marcus Stoinis provides the spark to light fire under Australia's title defence
Homecoming half-century breaks records and gives defending champions a much-needed lift
Marsh bowling boost for chastened Australia with World Cup already on the line
Although conditions in Perth should suit the quicks, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga looms as a threat
Preview
Pressure on Australia to bounce back with (big) win after their NRR takes a tumble
On paper, Sri Lanka have the better spinners, but they will need some stars to align if they are to upset the hosts
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |