Australia's captain Travis Head, right, celebrates with teammates after Australia won the T20 World Cup cricket match against Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
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News1811-02-2026, 19:09

Australia Dominates Ireland in T20 WC Opener: Ellis, Zampa Shine with Four-Wicket Hauls

  • Australia kicked off their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in Colombo.
  • Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa were the stars, each securing four-wicket hauls to dismantle Ireland's batting lineup.
  • Australia posted 182/6, with key contributions from Marcus Stoinis (45), Josh Inglis (37), and Matt Renshaw (37).
  • Travis Head, stand-in skipper, won the toss and opted to bat first; Ireland's captain Paul Stirling retired hurt early.
  • Ireland was restricted to 115 runs, as Ellis and Zampa's combined eight wickets proved too much for them.

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