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Pallekele Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For AUS vs SL- Match 30, T20 World Cup 2026



Pallekele International Stadium to host AUS vs SL [Source: X]Pallekele International Stadium to host AUS vs SL [Source: X]

With an embarrassing group-stage elimination looming large, Australia are preparing to take on Sri Lanka in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2026. The highly anticipated encounter will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. 

Travis Head has led Australia to one win across two games in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who is battling a nasty groin injury. However, if reports are to be believed, the Australian captain will make his comeback, which is an encouraging sign for the 2021-edition champions. 

So, considering they suffered a shocking defeat against Zimbabwe, the Aussies would be desperate to get back on the winning track. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have exhibited remarkable form in the T20 World Cup, winning two matches on successive occasions. 

Skipper Dasun Shanaka has led from the front, while the likes of Kusal Mendis, Pavan Ratnayake and Kamindu Mendis have chipped in with crucial contributions. Given that a win against Australia will confirm their entry to the Super Eights, the Lankans would be keen to extend their purple patch in the tournament. 

As both teams gear up for the fascinating clash, here we explain AUS Vs SL pitch report and AUS vs SL weather report of Pallekele International Stadium. 

Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report for AUS vs SL- Match 30, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played31
Won by the team batting first15
Won by the team bowling first12
NR/Tied1/3
Average score batting 1st168.06
Average score batting 2nd145.67
Average run rate8.33
% of wickets by pacers56.14
% of wickets by spinners43.01

(Pallekele Stadium T20I records)

The Pallekele International Stadium pitch for AUS vs SL is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch in Pallekele generally offers better batting conditions than the R. Premadasa Stadium. 

Although there might be some assistance for the fast bowlers early on, the batters can play their shots freely once they get set in the middle. The pace and bounce of the surface will be ideal for stroke-play, especially when the ball is hard and new. However, as the game progresses, the batters will have to adapt and select their shots wisely in the middle. 

The spinners will likely get some turn off the Pallekele International Stadium pitch for AUS vs SL. Statistically, the spinners have accounted for 43 per cent of the overall dismissals at Pallekele International Stadium. So, expect the likes of Adam Zampa, Maheesh Theekshana and Matthew Kuhnemann to play significant roles in the AUS vs SL T20 World Cup match. 

Pallekele Weather Report for AUS vs SL- Match 30, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature20°C
WindE 9 km/h
Probability of Precipitation9%
Cloud Cover99%

According to AccuWeather, the Pallekele weather report for AUS vs SL predicts overcast conditions for Monday evening. The temperature will hover around 20 degrees Celsius, and the wind will blow from the east at 9km/h. 

However, there could be 99 per cent cloud cover, with a 9 per cent chance of precipitation. So, there's a chance the AUS vs SL T20 World Cup match in Pallekele could be affected by rain. 

Conclusion

The Pallekele Stadium pitch report for AUS vs SL promises a fierce battle, while the Pallekele weather predicts the high-octane face-off might be interrupted by rain. So, fans have their fingers crossed and hope rain stays away so they can witness a cracking face-off between Australia and Sri Lanka in Pallekele.