Australia begin World Cup defence with crushing win over SL

Australia kicked off their T20 World Cup title defense with a solid six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

Despite a brief struggle that saw them at 35-3 while chasing a modest target of 94, opener Beth Mooney's not-out 43 guided the team to victory with 34 balls remaining.

Sri Lanka's batting performance was disappointing, managing only 93-7 in their 20 overs, as Australia showcased their typical dominance.