Moments of the Game: Stoinis clubs Hasaranga for a six
Anil Kumble shares his moment of the game from the Australia vs Sri Lanka match in Perth
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
Kumble: Hasaranga couldn't adjust his lengths on a bouncy Perth pitch
He adds that Wanindu wasn't adaptable, unlike Theekshana
Kumble: Stoinis had to come in and stamp his authority
Tom Moody highlights Stoinis picked up momentum after Maxwell was out
Moody: Agar more than capable of filling Zampa's shoes
Tom Moody on why Australia went for a like-to-like replacement for Zampa
Will Australia make changes after the big loss to New Zealand?
Sri Lanka are a form team, but playing in Perth should work to Australia's advantage, says Anil Kumble
Silverwood on Hasaranga - 'We will build him back up, support him'
Sri Lanka coach confirms that Binura Fernando has picked up a hamstring injury
Stoinis: 'Intention was to put an impact on the game'
Defends Aaron Finch, says it was important the Australia captain battled through the tough periods
Marsh: 'Our backs are against the wall and we know what's in front of us now'
"Sri Lanka are a very dangerous side, so we have to get our match-ups right," says the Australia allrounder
Theekshana: 'Sri Lanka are more confident than Australia right now'
"Hasaranga and I have a simple plan - to concede less than 24 runs in our four overs"
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSilverwood 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
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
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
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
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 |