ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Australia vs Ireland – Group Stage
Date: 11 February 2026
Day: Wednesday
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 03:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
Australia Probable XI:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Mattew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis
Ireland Probable XI:
Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Ben White
Pitch Report
The R.Premadasa Stadium pitch in Colimbo generally favors batters, especially under lights where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, spinners often play an important role during the middle overs due to the slightly dry surface. A high-scoring contest is expected, with teams likely preferring to chase.
Weather Report
Colombois expected to witness clear skies with temperatures around 20–24°C in the evening. Dew could play a role in the second innings, assisting chasing teams. Rain is not expected to interrupt the match.
Match Prediction
Australia enters the contest as favorites thanks to their powerful batting depth and experienced bowling attack. Ireland, however, has a strong top order capable of challenging bigger teams. If Ireland’s top batters deliver a strong start, they can make the match competitive, but Australia holds the overall advantage.
Australia – Key Players
Travis Head: Aggressive opener capable of dominating the powerplay.
Glenn Maxwell: Match-winning all-rounder who can shift momentum quickly.
Nathan Ellis: Reliable pacer known for early breakthroughs.
Ireland – Key Players
Paul Stirling: Explosive opener who can provide fast starts.
Harry Tector: Consistent middle-order batter and key run-scorer.
Joshua Little: Strike bowler capable of picking wickets in powerplay and death overs.