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Australia vs Ireland Highlights | T20 World Cup 2026

Australia bounced back from a late captain injury and a reduced squad to dominate Ireland in Colombo. Despite early jitters and losing key wickets, the middle-order stood firm, posting 182/6 and setting a challenging target.

Australia bounced back from a late captain injury and a reduced squad to dominate Ireland in Colombo. Despite early jitters and losing key wickets, the middle-order stood firm, posting 182/6 and setting a challenging target.

Australia vs Ireland Highlights T20 WC 2026

  • Nathan Ellis picked up a career-best 4-12, dismantling Ireland’s top order.
  • Adam Zampa supported with 4 wickets, cleaning up the middle and lower order.
  • Matt Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis put together a crucial 61-run stand to stabilize Australia’s innings.
  • Mitchell Marsh was unavailable due to injury, yet Australia still posted 182/6.
  • Ireland folded for 115, with Paul Stirling retiring hurt early, losing momentum.
Australia vs Ireland Highlights T20 WC 2026
Australia vs Ireland Highlights T20 WC 2026

Key Highlights from AUS vs IRE

Australia secured a convincing 67-run win over Ireland, thanks to brilliant bowling from Ellis and Zampa and a resilient middle-order performance.

Watch the full AUS vs IRE highlights 13th Match T20 World Cup 2026 on Khelo Pakistan

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Australia playing XI:

Travis Head (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Ireland playing XI:

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Match DetailInformation
VenueNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
TossAfghanistan won the toss and elected to field
SeriesICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Season2025/26
Player of the MatchLungi Ngidi (South Africa)
Match NumberT20I No. 3697
Hours of Play (Local Time) Start 11.00
First Session 11.00 to 12.30
Interval 12.30 to 12.50
Second Session 12.50 to 14.20
Match Date11 February 2026, Day Match (20 Overs)
On-field UmpireJayaraman Madanagopal (India)
DRS OfficialSharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
TV UmpireNitin Menon (India)
Reserve UmpireK N Ananthapadmanabhan (India)
Match RefereeDave Gilbert (Australia)
Result South Africa won the match
Points: South Africa 2, Afghanistan 0
Josh Inglis got Australia off to a flying start
Josh Inglis got Australia off to a flying start

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Q1: Who was Player of the Match?
A1: Nathan Ellis for his career-best bowling figures of 4-12.

Q2: What was the final score?
A2: Australia 182/6; Ireland 115 all out. Australia won by 67 runs.

Q3: Did Australia miss any key players?
A3: Yes, captain Mitchell Marsh missed the match due to a groin injury. Travis Head led the team in his absence.

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