Ellis, Zampa lead Australia to big win against Ireland
Ellis and Zampa picked up four-wicket hauls each to bowl Ireland out for 115 in chase of 183
11/02Result
14th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 11 2026
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
115 (16.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
11/02Result
14th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Colombo, Feb 11 2026
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
115 (16.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Australia win the toss and bat against Ireland, Inglis to open
Mitchell Marsh was ruled out moments before the game having suffered a blow to the the groin in training earlier in the week
Paul Stirling's knee injury 'doesn't look great'
Ireland's skipper hurt his knee while taking a catch before retiring hurt after running his first single having opened the batting in the unsuccessful chase against Australia
'We take lessons and we move on' - Pakistan whitewash not on Marsh's mind
"Just adapt to whatever situation is put in front of us and get the job done," Mitchell Marsh says about Australia's plan at the T20 World Cup
Ireland put 'disappointment' behind as they look to challenge Australia
Ireland head coach Malan says he does not want the side to dwell on individual errors on the field during the match against Sri Lanka
Preview
Undermanned Australia get campaign going against dangerous Ireland
Ireland blew a big chance to beat Sri Lanka in their opening game, and would want to make the most of the opportunity against an under-strength Australia
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |