Australia delivered a masterclass in T20 cricket, dismantling Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2026. The margin of victory places it as their second-highest by runs in the tournament’s annals, behind the 81-run demolition of Sri Lanka back in 2010.
Opting to set the tone after a toss win, Australia’s batters unleashed 182 for 6. The innings was built on solid partnerships: Cameron Green and Josh Inglis raced to 49 runs in 23 balls for the second wicket, with Inglis notching 37 and Green 21 laced with boundaries.
Marcus Stoinis unleashed fireworks, smashing 45 off 29 balls in a 61-run stand with Matt Renshaw (37) for the fifth wicket over 44 balls. Mark Adair snared two scalps for Ireland, but it wasn’t enough to stem the flow.
Ireland’s chase unraveled spectacularly, all out for 115 in 16.5 overs. George Dockrell’s gritty 41 off 29 was the highlight, with Lorcan Tucker adding 24. Nathan Ellis (4/12) and Adam Zampa (4/23) orchestrated the collapse, Kuhnemann grabbing one.
Topping Group B now, Australia eyes continued dominance against Zimbabwe on February 13. This performance underscores their pedigree as T20 powerhouses.