Why was Australia knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026?

Australia was eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 after their group-stage match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was washed out, which prevented them from mathematically advancing.

What were Australia's recent T20 World Cup 2026 results?

Australia suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka and had also lost to Zimbabwe in the preceding week before their elimination.

Is this the first time Australia exited the T20 World Cup early?

No, this is only the second time Australia has been knocked out in the group stages of the men's T20 World Cup, with the first instance being in the 2009 edition.

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Australia Out: T20 World Cup Dream Ends Early

17 Feb

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Summary

Australia eliminated from T20 World Cup 2026 after group stage.
Ireland vs. Zimbabwe match washout sealed Australia's fate.
This marks only the second group-stage exit for Australia.

Australia Out: T20 World Cup Dream Ends Early

Australia has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 following a group-stage match washout. The team's hopes were dashed after the Ireland vs. Zimbabwe game concluded without a result on Tuesday in Pallekele.

Having lost two of their three group-stage matches, Australia can no longer mathematically qualify for the next stage. This outcome follows recent defeats, including a significant eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka and a prior loss to Zimbabwe.

This marks only the second time in the history of the men's T20 World Cup that Australia has failed to advance beyond the group stages. Their previous group-stage exit occurred in the 2009 edition of the tournament.

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