Pallekele, Feb. 16 -- Following his side's win over Australia, which sealed their spot in the Super Eights, Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka lauded his side's "high body anguage" despite losing pacer Matheesha Pathirana due to an injury scare just four overs into his spell.

After a poor group stage exit last year, Sri Lanka marched into the Super Eights undefeated, downing the mighty Australians courtesy a masterclass century from Pathum Nissanka and fine bowling spells from Dushan Hemantha and Dushmantha Chameera.

"One of the best performances in the recent past. Happy about the way the first innings went. We were still very positive after losing Pathirana. Had the confidence. Knew about the wicket as well. Each and every one showed hi...