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Pathum Nissanka century fires Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early T20 World Cup exit

A sensational unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka powered Sri Lanka to a superb eight-wicket victory over Australia in T20 World Cup action on Monday.

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Matt Renshaw disappointed after Australia's shock defeat against Zimbabwe

Australia's Matt Renshaw expressed his disappointment after the shock loss to Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup on Friday, saying his team should have chased down the 170-run target.

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Underdogs Zimbabwe hold nerve to stun Australia in T20 World Cup upset

Zimbabwe pulled off the first major upset of the T20 World Cup when they defeated Australia by 23 runs in their Group B match in Colombo on Friday.

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Australia overcome Mitch Marsh absence to beat Ireland in T20 World Cup opener

Australia overcame the injury-enforced absence of captain Mitch Marsh to start their T20 World Cup campaign in fine style after a 67-run victory against Ireland in Colombo.

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Australia summon Steve Smith to T20 World Cup as Mitch Marsh goes down injured

Australia have called up Steve Smith as cover at the T20 World Cup after captain Mitch Marsh went down injured before their opening clash against Ireland in Colombo.

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Massive blow for Australia after Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of T20 World Cup

Australia have suffered another fast bowling casualty on the eve of the T20 World Cup after Josh Hazlewood withdrew from the global tournament due to an Achilles injury.

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