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What it means for Australia if Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 clash washes out in Kandy? Explained
Australia are starting at an early exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 following a rain delay in Ireland's Group B clash against Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. With three wins on the trot, Sri Lanka have already qualified for the Super 8 stage. Oman are already eliminated from the race of Super 8 qualification.
One among Australia and Zimbabwe will take the second spot from Group B. With four points from two wins in as many games, Zimbabwe are currently taking the second spot, followed by Australia, who have just one win from three games. Australia have lost against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe while only win the tournament so far have come against Ireland.
T20 World Cup 2026 Group B points table
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
| Sri Lanka (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.462 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.984 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.414 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.150 |
| Oman (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -4.546 |
What happens if IRE vs ZIM washes out?
- In case of a washout in the Ireland v Zimbabwe game, both teams will get one point each. That means, Zimbabwe will reach five points from three games while Ireland will finish at three points from four games.
- It would leave Australia with a possibility of maximum four points. Australia currently have two points from three games and play Oman in the last game of the group stage on February 20. Even if Australia win their last game, it would be enough to surpass or match Zimbabwe.
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