Australia won by 67 runs. Australia faced Ireland in the Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 2026-02-11, and the result sent ripples through the tournament.

Australia, six-time World Cup champions across formats, brought their trademark competitive edge. Despite being slightly less dominant in T20Is than in ODIs, Australia’s depth of talent and big-match Meanwhile, Ireland’s journey from Associate nation to Full Member status has been remarkable. Their upset of England at the 2011 World Cup remains one of cricket’s great moments, and they continue to punch above

Australia proved too strong on the day, securing a comprehensive victory that boosted their campaign. The Colombo crowd witnessed a performance that underlined why Australia were considered among the tournament favorites. For Ireland, it was a setback that would require soul-searching and tactical adjustments for their remaining matches.

R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with a capacity of 35,000, provided a fitting stage for this Group B encounter. The ground has hosted some of cricket’s most memorable moments, and the Colombo faithful brought the passion and noise that make Indian and Sri Lankan cricket grounds among the most atmospheric in the world.

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The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, featured 20 teams competing in 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Every match in this campaign contributed to one of the most compelling T20 World Cups in history.

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