T20 World Cup: Rain Dashes Ireland and Australia’s Hopes
Both Ireland and Australia faced an unexpected exit from the T20 World Cup due to rain interruptions. The elimination took place during a crucial Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
T20 World Cup: Rain Dashes Ireland and Australia’s Hopes
Zimbabwe’s surprising victory over Australia placed them in a favorable position. They needed only a draw against Ireland to secure advancement to the Super 8s. The situation was dire for Ireland, as they needed to win to keep their hopes alive. Meanwhile, Australia also relied on an Irish victory to remain in contention.
Match Abandonment
Heavy rain in Kandy led to the abandonment of the match, resulting in both Ireland and Zimbabwe earning one point each. This outcome was disappointing for both teams, eliminating Ireland and leaving Australia with lingering uncertainties.
Group Standings
- Zimbabwe: 5 points
- Ireland: 3 points
- Australia: 2 points
Ireland’s campaign ended after four matches, while Australia has one remaining game against Oman on Friday at 13:30 GMT. However, this match is now a “dead rubber,” as it no longer affects the standings.
Upcoming Matches
Looking forward, Zimbabwe is set to face Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday at 09:30 GMT. The winner of this match will top Group B and is guaranteed a spot in the next phase of the tournament.
