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.

Updated on: 11 February 2026 7:21 pm

T20 WCup Cricket Australia won by 67 runs

Australia's captain Travis Head, left, walks to shake hands with Ireland's Matthew Humphreys after Australia won the T20 World Cup cricket match against Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Australia's Matthew Renshaw bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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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

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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

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Australia vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2026-Ben Calitz

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

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Australia vs Ireland ICC T20 World Cup 2026-Cooper Connolly

Australia's Cooper Connolly bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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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

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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

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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

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Australia Ireland T20 WCup Cricket Lorcan Tucker

Ireland's Lorcan Tucker bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Australia Ireland T20 WCup Cricket George Dockrell

Ireland's George Dockrell bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

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Australia Ireland T20 WCup Cricket Adam Zampa

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

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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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