Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the match 14 of the Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Australia national cricket team vs Ireland cricket team timeline held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on February 11.
Australia start their campaign on a winning note by comfortably beating Ireland by 67 runs.
Australia national cricket team vs Ireland cricket team timeline Group B match 14 Colombo February 2026
Australia win the toss and elect to bat first.
Aussies lose Travis Head to a run out cheaply.
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green are solid and add 49, before Mark Adair gets the latter for 21.
George Dockrell then gets the dangerous Inglis for a breezy 17 ball-37.
Cameos from Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett towards the end takes Australia to 182/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa pick 8 wickets between them, as Ireland are skittled out for 115 in 16.5 overs.
George Dockrell and Lorcan Tucker only 2 batters to make substantial contributions.
Australia win by 67 runs.
Player of the match- Nathan Ellis
