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Australia on verge of shock T20 World Cup exit after Sri Lanka defeat

Australia's qualification hopes for the T20 World Cup knockout stages are in serious jeopardy following a stunning eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.

Australia faces a potential shock exit from the T20 World Cup after suffering a heavy eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka.

Mitch Marsh's side now sees their path to the knockout stages hanging by a thread, leaving their tournament survival in doubt.