Ireland and Australia have been eliminated from the T20 World Cup due to rain preventing play in the Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Zimbabwe’s earlier victory over Australia meant they needed just a point to advance to the Super 8s, while Ireland needed a win to keep their hopes alive. The match was abandoned due to rain, with both teams taking a point each. This left Zimbabwe with five points, Ireland with three, and Australia with two, making Australia’s upcoming game against Oman irrelevant.
Ireland’s stand-in captain, Lorcan Tucker, expressed disappointment over the elimination, acknowledging missed opportunities, particularly in their first game against Sri Lanka. He emphasized the experience gained by the team, many of whom were participating in their first World Cup.
Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka in Colombo, with both teams already assured a place in the next phase of the tournament. The winner will top Group B.
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