ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka made a big upset by defeating Australia, England entered Super-8

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 18, 2026

February 16 proved to be a very important day in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Three big matches not only changed the points table but also made the picture of Super-8 almost clear. Some teams strengthened their place with strong wins, while some big teams were in danger of being eliminated.

Sri Lanka vs Australia

In the Group B match, Sri Lanka created a big upset by defeating Australia by 8 wickets. Australia batted first and scored 181 runs, but Sri Lanka achieved the target by scoring 184/2 in 18 overs. The hero of this victory was Pathum Nissanka, who scored the first century of the tournament by scoring unbeaten 100 runs in 52 balls. After this defeat, Australia’s path to reach the Super-8 has become very difficult. Now they will have to depend on the results of other teams along with big wins in the remaining matches.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 :-
– SL beat IRE by 20 runs
– SL beat OMAN by 105 runs
– SL beat AUS by 8 wickets
– SL Team Qualified for Super 8#AusVsSL #T20WorldCup #Nissanka #INDvsPAK #IndvsPak2026#ICCMensT20WorldCup #CricketFever pic.twitter.com/qEAVI3ZM1y
— CricTalks (@TheCricTalk_) February 17, 2026

England vs Italy

In Group C, England defeated Italy by 24 runs and confirmed their place in the Super-8. England batted first and scored a strong score of more than 200. Captain Will Jacques’ aggressive innings decided the course of the match. The Italian team could reach only 178 runs and England won two important points.

Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates

In the third match of the day, Afghanistan kept its hopes alive by defeating United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 5 wickets. The Afghan bowlers first bowled tightly and then the batsmen achieved the target by showing a restrained game.

picture of super-8

Situation after February 16: India and England have already moved ahead. Sri Lanka has presented a strong claim. Australia is in danger of being out. The path between Afghanistan and Pakistan has now become “do or die”. The day of 16 February 2026 will be remembered as a turning point in the history of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka’s resounding victory and Australia’s troubles have made the tournament more exciting. Now every match will prove to be decisive in the race of Super-8.