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IRE vs ZIM, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe Secure Spot In Super 8 As Game Got Washed Out, Australia Knocked Out

Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The match 32 between IRE and ZIM got washed out due to rain at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza waves to the supporters as rain delayed the start of play during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena
Summary
  • Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka qualified into Super 8 from Group B

  • Australia have been knocked out of the tournament

  • Ireland also have been eliminated after the wash out

Zimbabwe cruised into the Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after their match against Ireland got washed out in Pallekele on February 17, 2026.

Zimbabwe walked out of the match with 1 point, which secured their entry into the next round, thus making Australia's last encounter against Oman inconsequential as the only chance, the Aussies could make it through was if Zimbabwe lost to Ireland and Sri Lanka and then they could beat Oman by a heavy margin but, Pallekele's weather washed out any chances of the 2021 champions of making it to the Super 8.

Things have not been smooth for Ireland. They lost early matches but bounced back with a huge win over Oman. However, with this defeat they have also been knocked out of the tournament as Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe qualifies from Group B.

Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update

The Toss has been delayed due to heavy rain in Pallekele.

Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: What If Match Is Washed Out?

If the Ireland vs Zimbabwe match is washed out, Australia will be knocked out of the race for the Super Eight. Only one point at this stage is enough for Zimbabwe to qualify.

Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Streaming Details

The Ireland vs Zimbabwe match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India from 03:00 PM IST. It will also be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website in the region.

Ireland Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Squads

Ireland: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w/c), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Benjamin Calitz, Sam Topping

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa

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