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Australia vs Ireland, Match 14 Match Summary

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Australia vs Ireland Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 14, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Feb 11, 2026

Australia

182/6 (20.0/20)

Ireland

115 (16.5/20)

Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs

Player of the Match

Nathan Ellis

4/12(3.5)

AUS 182/6

Top Batsmen

Marcus Stoinis

45 (29)

2x4s
1x6s
155.17SR

Josh Inglis

37 (17)

6x4s
1x6s
217.64SR

Top Bowlers

Mark Adair

ECON 11.00

OVERS

44/2

R/W

Harry Tector

ECON 8.00

OVERS

24/1

R/W

IRE 115/10

Top Batsmen

George Dockrell

41 (29)

3x4s
2x6s
141.37SR

Lorcan Tucker

24 (27)

1x4s
1x6s
88.88SR

Top Bowlers

Nathan Ellis

ECON 3.13

3.5

OVERS

12/4

R/W

Adam Zampa

ECON 5.75

OVERS

23/4

R/W

Signing off from Colombo - End of the second match of the day and after a never-ending first game, we have witnessed a fairly one-sided contest. Worry not, as there is a blockbuster clash lined up next. Two-time champions, West Indies, are taking on another two-time champions England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. That match is about to start at 1.30 pm GMT and England have opted to BOWL first. You can switch tabs and tune in to our coverage of that clash. Cheers!

The captain of Australia - Travis Head says that he is satisfied with his team's performance and happy with the win. Continues that both departments did their job and he feels that is the reason behind their success today. He feels that Matt Renshaw's and Marcus Stoinis' partnership was important in the first inning and in the second inning, Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis did really well to pick the wickets and he also hopes that they carry forward this momentum further in the campaign. He also shares his views on adapting to challenging conditions. He says that the conditions were a bit tricky today but their middle order handled the pressure. Ends up saying they are really having fun as everyone is enjoying each other's company which is uplifting the mood in the dressing room.

The stand-in skipper for Ireland - Lorcan Tucker says Paul Stirling took a knock on his knee while trying to take that catch in the first innings. Says it was brave of him to go out there in the second innings, but unfortunately, he couldn't continue. Shares that they talked about the surface, but they didn't start the way they would have liked with the bat and credits the way Australia bowled in the Powerplay. Feels that 150-160 was in their mind but Australia got more than that. Acknowledges that there's plenty that can happen, and they'll keep on fighting.

Let's now hear from the two captains...

Player of the Match - Nathan Ellis gets the acknowledgement for his brilliant figures of 3.5-1-12-4. Ellis starts off by saying that playing in Sri Lanka is about adapting to the pitch conditions, which can be unpredictable. He has played a few times and knows the surfaces can vary, but he was prepared to adapt on the fly. Ellis jokes about bringing down the average height of the team with Australia's senior fast bowlers absent (the likes of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who are all well above 6 feet), but he's confident in the team's abilities. He highlights the good combinations they've built with players like Xavier Bartlett, and the planning they've done gives them confidence to perform strongly. He further explains that he adjusted his bowling strategy based on the conditions, deciding to bowl slower balls after watching the first few overs. He focuses on varying ball speed while keeping arm speed consistent, which he believes is key to effective bowling on pitches like these. Ellis ends by praising Adam Zampa's performance, saying he's one of the best in the world and will play a huge role in the tournament.

Crumbling under pressure - We have seen what Ireland are capable of but somehow, against the bigger teams, on the biggest stage, they seem to falter. It was a decent bowling performance from them but the underutilization of the pace-off deliveries at the death cost them a bit. The spinners were solid in general and Mark Adair picked up a couple of wickets, but he was very expensive. The batting performance left a lot to be desired. Paul Stirling had to hobble back after the very first ball, probably pulling a hamstring, and then the top order batters just gifted wickets away. Lorcan Tucker showed a bit of resilience and then their 'crisis man,' George Dockrell, stepped up and played a valiant knock of 41 off just 29 balls but it was never going to be enough.

Sparks of brilliance - The Aussies didn't have the best start, with Mitchell Marsh ruled out of this game and they did seem a bit undercooked with the bat, even after a rapid start. Josh Inglis was the aggressor with his innings of 37 from just 17 balls. There were contributions throughout the middle order with Matt Renshaw making an anchoring 37 (33 balls) and then Marcus Stoinis playing a fiery knock of 45 (29 balls). With the ball, it was carnage from the Aussies as Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa ripped through the Irish lineup. The duo picked up four wickets each but it was Ellis, who really did the damage in the early overs, that set things up wonderfully. Matthew Kuhnemann was the other wicket-taker but Xavier Bartlett was a bit off color and surely, the Aussies will want to tighten things up heading into the next game.

Dominant start from the 2021 Champions - Australia have kicked off their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a straightforward win against Ireland. Their bowlers have done a fine job here but one feels that Ireland self-imploded with the bat to an extent as well.

Paul Stirling has not recovered from the injury suffered and won't be able to participate any more with the bat. As it stands, Paul Stirling is retired out.

Over 16.5 : 115/9

3 Runs

116.1
016.2
116.3
116.4
W 16.5

B. McCarthy

2 (4)

M. Humphreys

3 (4)

N. Ellis

3.5-1-12-4

16.5

Nathan Ellis To Barry McCarthy OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! It's all over for Ireland as Paul Stirling won't come out to bat. Nathan Ellis ends with a four-fer. Nicely bowled again. Drags his length back and bowls it around off, probably the back-of-the-hand delivery. Barry McCarthy forces it across the line but fails to power. Cameron Green at deep mid-wicket takes a simple catch. Australia open their account with a comfortable win. They win by 67 runs.

16.4

Nathan Ellis To Matthew Humphreys

Pitches it on the 8-meter length and outside off, Humphreys swipes across the line and to deep square leg for one.

16.3

Nathan Ellis To Barry McCarthy

Slightly short and touch wide, Barry McCarthy strokes it through covers for a run.

16.2

Nathan Ellis To Barry McCarthy

On a nagging length and around off, nipping in. Barry McCarthy hangs inside his crease as he punches it to cover.

16.1

Nathan Ellis To Matthew Humphreys

Serves in a yorker-length delivery on middle, Humphreys squeezes it out to long on for a run.

Over 16 : 112/8

8 Runs

615.1
W 15.2
115.3
W 15.4
015.5
115.6

M. Humphreys

1 (2)

B. McCarthy

1 (1)

A. Zampa

4-0-23-4

15.6

Adam Zampa To Matthew Humphreys

Flatter trajectory on middle, Matthew Humphreys works it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.

15.5

Adam Zampa To Matthew Humphreys

Josh Inglis is super excited as he appeals for a caught behind. The umpire shakes his head but Travis Head challenges the decision. This is a length delivery on leg and turning into the batter. Matthew Humphreys steps inside the line and tries to paddle it but seems to miss it. The UltraEdge loads and shows a flatline. NOT OUT, it remains.

The next batter in is Matthew Humphreys. Is he the last man to walk out? Or will we see Paul Stirling again if another wicket falls?

15.4

Adam Zampa To Mark Adair OUT!

OUT! TAKEN! 'Catch it' is the call from Josh Inglis and Connolly does the job. A wrong 'un, attacking the stumps and on a length. Adair clears his front leg and moves back to pull but top edges it to deep mid-wicket. High in the night sky and in the hands of Cooper Connolly in the deep. A simple catch for the fielder.

15.3

Adam Zampa To Barry McCarthy

Serves it full and outside off, a googly. Barry McCarthy drills it past Zampa and to long on for a single.

End of a defiant knock from George Dockrell and in walks the next batter. Barry McCarthy is the new batter for Ireland.

15.2

Adam Zampa To George Dockrell OUT!

OUT! STUMPED! Clever from Adam Zampa and he picks up his third wicket. Dockrell takes a premeditated charge and Zampa pushes his line wide outside off, away from the hitting zone. Dockrell swings and misses. The keeper, Josh Inglis, collects and clips the bails off with ease. George Dockrell goes for 41 (29). 73 needed off 28 balls now for Ireland.

15.1

Adam Zampa To George Dockrell

SIX! Well over the fielder! Slower in the air, flights it full and around off, George Dockrell steps down the pitch, gets on his knee and slogs it over long on for a six.

Over 15 : 104/6

14 Runs

414.1
114.2
214.3
114.4
414.5
214.6

M. Adair

12 (5)

G. Dockrell

35 (27)

C. Connolly

3-0-26-0

14.6

Cooper Connolly To Mark Adair

Short, outside off, Mark Adair cuts this one a bit early toward the left of the deep cover fielder for a couple of runs. An expensive over from Connoly, 14 runs off it!

14.5

Cooper Connolly To Mark Adair

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Short again from Connolly, on the fourth stump. Mark Adair hangs back and opens the face of his bat before punching it through the backward point region for four runs.

14.4

Cooper Connolly To George Dockrell

Short, and just outside off, George Dockrell bunts it to long off for a single.

14.3

Cooper Connolly To George Dockrell

Pitches it up, does Cooper, on off, George Dockrell drills it to wide long off and gets a couple of runs.

14.2

Cooper Connolly To Mark Adair

Flat and fuller, on off, Mark Adair punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

14.1

Cooper Connolly To Mark Adair

FOUR! Excellently played! Full-length delivery, angled into the leg stump, following the batter as Adair makes room. However, he hangs back and plays inside out to loft it over the cover region and gets the boundary.

Over 14 : 90/6

3 Runs

113.1
113.2
013.3
W 13.4
113.5
013.6

G. Dockrell

32 (25)

M. Adair

1 (1)

A. Zampa

3-0-15-2

13.6

Adam Zampa To George Dockrell

Slower through the air, fuller and around the pads. George Dockrell plays his defence a bit early and gets the leading edge. The ball drops dead on the deck.

13.5

Adam Zampa To Mark Adair

Short, outside off, Mark Adair slaps it to deep point and gets off the mark with the single.

Full Commentary

16 OV

8 Runs

A. Zampa to G. Dockrell B. McCarthy M. Adair M. Humphreys

615.1
W 15.2
115.3
W 15.4
015.5
115.6

15 OV

14 Runs

C. Connolly to M. Adair G. Dockrell

414.1
114.2
214.3
114.4
414.5
214.6

14 OV

3 Runs

A. Zampa to L. Tucker G. Dockrell M. Adair

113.1
113.2
013.3
W 13.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

7 Runs

M. Kuhnemann to L. Tucker G. Dockrell

112.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
612.5
012.6

12 OV

10 Runs

X. Bartlett to G. Dockrell

211.1
411.2
011.3
211.4
211.5
011.6

11 OV

4 Runs

N. Ellis to L. Tucker G. Dockrell

010.1
010.2
210.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

8 Runs

C. Connolly to G. Dockrell L. Tucker

19.1
49.2
09.3
29.4
19.5
09.6

9 OV

11 Runs

A. Zampa to G. Dockrell

48.1
08.2
28.3
08.4
48.5
18.6

8 OV

4 Runs

C. Connolly to L. Tucker G. Dockrell

17.1
17.2
07.3
07.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

3 Runs

A. Zampa to L. Tucker G. Delany G. Dockrell

2 LB 6.1
06.2
16.3
06.4
W 6.5
06.6

6 OV

12 Runs

M. Kuhnemann to G. Delany L. Tucker

15.1
15.2
05.3
45.4
05.5
65.6

5 OV

1 Runs

N. Ellis to B. Calitz G. Delany

W 4.1
04.2
04.3
04.4
04.5
1 LB 4.6

4 OV

9 Runs

M. Kuhnemann to B. Calitz L. Tucker

13.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
23.5
63.6

3 OV

5 Runs

N. Ellis to R. Adair C. Campher B. Calitz L. Tucker

W 2.1
42.2
W 2.3
02.4
12.5
02.6

2 OV

1 Runs

M. Kuhnemann to R. Adair H. Tector

01.1
01.2
11.3
01.4
01.5
W 1.6

1 OV

12 Runs

X. Bartlett to P. Stirling R. Adair

10.1
00.2
40.3
60.4
00.5
10.6

Match Info

Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Weather Clear
Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
Result Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs
Player of the Match Nathan Ellis
Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Kumar Dharmasena (SL)
Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Australia 182/6 in 20.0 overs
Australia 151/5 in 17.2 overs
5th wicket partnership: 50 off 38 balls between M Renshaw (18) and M Stoinis (30)
Drinks: Australia 120/4 in 14.0 overs
Australia 100/4 in 11.3 overs
Drinks: Australia 64/2 in 6.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 64/2
Australia 50/1 in 4.4 overs
T Head dropped on 6 by B Calitz in 0.5 overs

Referral 2 (15.5 ovs): AUS against M Humphreys (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, IRE: 2)
Ireland 102/6 in 14.5 overs
Drinks: Ireland 89/6 in 13.4 overs
J Dockrell dropped on 15 by M Stoinis in 11.1 overs
Ireland 51/5 in 8.1 overs
Referral 1 (6.4 ovs): AUS against L Tucker (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, IRE: 2)
Drinks: Ireland 40/4 in 6.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 40/4
R Adair dropped on 11 by M Renshaw in 1.2 overs