Australia Vs Ireland, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Aussies Start Campaign With Thumping 67-Run Win
Despite losing injured captain Mitchell Marsh's services at the last moment, Australia began their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday (February 11, 2026). Riding on Marcus Stoinis' 45 and 37 each by Matthew Renashaw and Josh Inglis, Australia posted 182 for six after deciding to bat first. Pacer Nathan Ellis (4/12) and spinner Adam Zampa (4/23) then shared eight wickets between them to bowl out Ireland in 16.5 overs.
Australia's captain Travis Head, right, is run out by Ireland's Mark Adair during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's captain Travis Head leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Cameron Green plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's captain Paul Stirling takes the catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Inglis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Glenn Maxwell plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Glenn Maxwell leaves the ground after losing his wicket as Ireland's players celebrate during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's Harry Tector reacts after taking the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Matthew Renshaw bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Marcus Stoinis plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Matthew Renshaw is bowled out by Ireland's Matthew Humphreys during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's Ben Calitz takes the catch to dismiss Australia's Marcus Stoinis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Cooper Connolly bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's captain Paul Stirling, right, limps as he runs between the wickets during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's Ross Adair plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann, second left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Ireland's Harry Tector during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's Lorcan Tucker bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's George Dockrell bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Australia's Adam Zampa bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Ireland's Mark Adair, left, and batting partner George Dockrell touch gloves during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
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