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Kusal Perera to replace Kamil Mishara for today’s T20 World Cup match against Australia?

Kusal Perera to replace Kamil Mishara for today’s T20 World Cup match against Australia?

February 16, 2026   12:18 pm

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Internal sources from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have confirmed that Kusal Janith Perera has been called up to replace Kamil Mishara for today’s match against Australia in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

According to cricket sources, the decision follows concerns over Mishara’s recent batting form.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. 

This encounter marks the first T20 International between Sri Lanka and Australia in four years.

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