Match 14 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see Australia begin their campaign against Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Australia, the 2021 champions and one of the strong title contenders, will look to start the tournament with a win. Ireland, meanwhile, are under pressure after losing their opening match and need a victory to stay alive in the competition.
AUS vs IRE Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Australia vs Ireland – Match 14 |
| Date | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Match Preview
Australia
Australia haven’t been in great form recently and are coming into the tournament after a poor run in T20Is. Their batters struggled on slow pitches, and the team is currently searching for momentum.
However, Australia are known for performing well in ICC tournaments. With players like Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis, they have the power to dominate any opposition.
Key Strengths
- Strong and explosive batting lineup
- Multiple all-round options
- Big-match experience
Key Concerns
- Poor recent T20 form
- Relatively inexperienced pace attack
Ireland
Ireland showed fight in their opening match but failed to finish the game. Their batting unit, led by Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Lorcan Tucker, has the ability to compete, but consistency remains an issue.
A defeat here could almost end their qualification hopes.
Key Strengths
- Experienced core players
- Useful all-rounders like Curtis Campher
- Fighting spirit
Key Concerns
- Lack of experience against top teams
- Finishing matches under pressure
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2 |
| Ireland | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia | L, NR, L, L, L |
| Ireland | W, L, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Colombo
Weather
- Temperature: 27–29°C
- Humidity: 50–55%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Balanced surface
- Spinners will get assistance
- Batting becomes easier as the game progresses
- Toss may play an important role
R. Premadasa Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 60 |
| Bat First Wins | 24 |
| Bat Second Wins | 35 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 142 |
| Highest Score | 215/5 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cooper Connolly
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
Ireland
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Ross Adair
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- Curtis Campher
- Benjamin Calitz
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Mitchell Marsh
- Josh Inglis
- George Dockrell
- Ross Adair
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Travis Head
- Marcus Stoinis
- Cameron Green
- Mark Adair
AUS vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Ireland have never beaten Australia in white-ball cricket, and the overall team strength clearly favors the Australian side. Even though Australia’s recent form hasn’t been great, ICC tournaments often bring out their best performances.
Their powerful batting lineup and all-round depth give them a clear edge. Ireland will need something special to challenge them.
Predicted Winner: Australia
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Australia | No injury updates |
| Ireland | No injury updates |
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