Australia won by 67 runs. Australia faced Ireland in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, starting at 3:00 PM local Sri Lanka time (UTC+5:30). The 35,000-capacity R. Premadasa Stadium hosted this dominant Australian performance on the tournament’s fifth day.

Australia’s 67-run winning margin was one of the most convincing results of the early group stage, announcing their credentials as serious Group B contenders. Australia brought their characteristic competitive edge to Sri Lanka conditions, applying the tournament experience of a side that has won T20 World Cup titles and reached multiple finals. Ireland, who achieved Full Member ICC status in part through their famous 2011 World Cup upset of England, represented one of cricket’s most improving European nations.

Australia’s T20 squad in 2026 combined experienced campaigners with younger players who had developed through the Big Bash League. Their pace bowling attack, adapted to Sri Lanka conditions with variations in pace and trajectory, was difficult for Ireland’s batting lineup to score against freely. Ireland’s squad of professional county-based players showed their capability but struggled against Australia’s depth in this fixture.

R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo holds 35,000 spectators and is Sri Lanka’s home ground for the most significant international matches. The surface assists spin as the match progresses, and Sri Lanka’s humid conditions add movement for seamers early. It is one of the finest T20 venues in Asia.

Timezone conversions for the 3:00 PM Sri Lanka time start: 9:30 AM GMT in London; 4:30 AM EST in New York; 3:00 PM IST in India; 8:30 PM AEST in Sydney. Check Sri Lanka time for full timezone conversions.

The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, featured 20 teams competing in 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Australia’s comprehensive Group B opening result positioned them well for a deep tournament run.

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