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Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium turned into a sea of green and gold on Wednesday as Australia T20 cricket masterclass was held. Game 14 of Group B 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World CupAustralia devastated a resilient but defeated nation Ireland The team had a huge victory with 67 consecutive wins. While Ireland fans arrived with hopes of a historic upset, they were met by a clinical Australian side that excelled in every aspect, effectively signaling their intentions for the knockout stages.
Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis lead Australia against Ireland
Opting to bat first, Australia gets a shock start as captain Travis Hyde Only 7 points were scored from Ben Kalitz. However, the early wickets failed to curb Australia’s aggression. Josh Inglis Taking over the match immediately, a whirlwind knock of 37 runs off just 17 balls ensured that the Powerplay remained efficient. despite losing Cameron Green (21) and Glenn Maxwell (9) Australia’s depth proved to be the deciding factor.
The backbone of the Bureau is composed of stable Matt Renshawhe ran for 37 points, full of explosive power Marcus Stonis. Stoinis was the main attacker in the second half of the innings, hitting 45 off 29 deliveries, including four boundaries and two towering sixes. His ability to find gaps in the middle overs allowed Australia to reach 150 in the 18th over. A late cameo from Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett pushing the total to a respectable 182/6. irish Mark Adair The bowlers took 2/44 but the Irish attack struggled to contain the diversity of Australia’s stroke play.
Bowling masterclass from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa silences Ireland
Ireland’s chase of 183 got off to a disastrous start. team leader Paul Sterling After only one goal in the game, he was injured and forced to retire, exposing the middle sequence. Nathan EllisThrived in the humid Colombo conditions, creating a lasting spell. He struck early and often, eliminating Ross Adair and Curtis Kanfer in rapid succession. Ellis’ speed and leaping ability on the field have seen Ireland record a record of 27/4 in the first five overs.
As the game progresses, Adam Zampa Turn the screw. The premier leg-spinner was almost unavailable and he bewildered the Irish batsmen with his subtle changes. Zampa broke through the middle and lower half and finished with incredible figures of 4/23. He took the crucial wicket of Lorcan Tucker (24), the only Irish batsman to offer significant resistance. George Dockrell Tried a late charge with the energetic 41, but it was too little, too late.
Ellis came back to polish the rear end, finishing with an excellent 4/24. Ireland were eventually bowled out for 115 in 16.5 overs, trailing by 67 runs. The win not only cemented Australia’s dominance in Group B, but also boosted their net rating significantly, making them the team to beat as the game progressed.
Here’s how fans reacted:
𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛🦁🌟: Nathan Ellis was awarded the MOTM Award for his performance against Ireland. He picked 4 wickets for just 12 runs at an economy rate of 3.1. #CSK #IPL2026 #IPL #T20World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/dVVb8xi1DK
— Super King Center (@superkingcentre) February 11, 2026
Nathan Ellis is a bowler tailor-made for the T20 format. He is one of the best short format bowlers in the world right now.
He’s accurate, he’s precise, he’s got all the variety in the world, he can bowl in the powerplay, he can bowl in the death, he’s so good in that form… pic.twitter.com/6HaGRTBQ52
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) February 11, 2026
Nathan Ellis’ dream debut
4-wicket haul, no boundaries
4-12-3.5 included (more than 1 median)
Won the best player of the game🔥🧨#AUSvsIREpic.twitter.com/dAlXR5Aa46—𝑵𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓 (@Nkumaaaran) February 11, 2026
– 4/12 (3.5 rounds).
– Won the POTM Award.Nathan Ellis’s bowling performance against Ireland in this T20 World Cup was brilliant. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/04aBv6VgjB
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) February 11, 2026
Talk about a one-two punch 🌟🔥
Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa combined for 8/35 as Australia beat Ireland by 115 runs 🇦🇺#cricket #internationalchamber #T20World Cup #NathanEllis #adamzampa #AUSvIRE pic.twitter.com/vfmQoy3Zxe
— Prime Video Sport AUNZ (@pvsportaunz) February 11, 2026
Australia begins their #T20World Cup A landslide victory over Ireland in the election🔥
📝： https://t.co/XyF5850xB5 pic.twitter.com/UBPbPz1HRH
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 11, 2026
Man of the Match: Nathan Ellis#cricket #T20World Cup 2026 #AUSvIRE pic.twitter.com/TTKoKIRtBX
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 11, 2026
Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis dashed the hopes of Ireland, another full-time team.
Finally we had Australia’s first game, and as usual – a one-sided affair.#T20World Cup 2026 #AUSvsIRE 🇦🇺🇮🇪#AUSvIRE 🇦🇺🇮🇪– Assad 🇵🇰 (@Asad_1108) February 11, 2026
67 Australian cruises through Ireland🇦🇺🔥
– Nathan Ellis took 4/12 in 3.5 overs including a maiden and Adam Zampa shone for Australia taking 4/23 in 4 overs!
Excellent bowling performance to seal the win! 🏏#T20World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/VclKTWwly8
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) February 11, 2026
🔥Australia wins big in Colombo🔥
Australia defeated Ireland by 67 runs in the T20 World Cup in Colombo.
Batting Hero 💥
• Josh Inglis
•Matthew Renshaw
•Marcus StonisBowling over 🎯
• Nathan Ellis
• Adam Zampaclinical manifestations in australian #AUSvIRE… pic.twitter.com/e3U8jCcixS
— All About Cricket (@CricHitmanThala) February 11, 2026
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