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Rain threatens to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

SPORTS 17.02.2026

Rain threatens to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup / Photo: Ishara S. KODIKARA - AFP

Rain was threatening to knock Australia out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, because the start of the crunch Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Kandy was delayed.

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If the game were to be washed out and the points shared then Australia, who lost to Sri Lanka on Monday night, would be unable to qualify from the group.

A win for Zimbabwe would send them through to the Super Eights and eliminate both Australia and Ireland.

An Ireland win would keep all three teams in with a chance of qualifying alongside co-hosts Sri Lanka, who have already secured their place.

There needs to be a minimum of five overs per side for a match to be completed under T20 regulations.

W.Richard--SMC