Australia v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 14th Match, Group B, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 14th Match, Group B: Australia v Ireland at Colombo, February 11, 2026
Australia
AUS
182/6 (20)
Ireland
IRE
115/10 (16.5)
Finished
AUS won by 67 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Barry McCarthy240050.00
Matthew Humphreys340075.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Nathan Ellis3.511243.13
Adam Zampa402345.75
Current Partnership: 4 run (1.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Barry McCarthy 2 (4) | Fall of Wicket: 115/10 (16.5 ov)
CRR: 6.83 | Last Ten Overs: 72/4 7.20
Recent: W11·11·W1W6241214·

Commentary

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16.5
Barry McCarthy c CM Green b N Ellis 2 (4) Nathan Ellis to Barry McCarthy, no run, c CM Green b N Ellis, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Barry McCarthy hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Cameron Green, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Barry McCarthy.
1
16.4
Nathan Ellis to Matthew Humphreys, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
16.3
Nathan Ellis to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Barry McCarthy hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
0
16.2
Nathan Ellis to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
16.1
Nathan Ellis to Matthew Humphreys, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Matthew Humphreys hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Matthew Humphreys 1 (2)
Barry McCarthy 1 (1)
Ireland 112/8
Adam Zampa 4-0-23-4
Cooper Connolly 3-0-26-0
1
15.6
Adam Zampa to Matthew Humphreys, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15.5
Adam Zampa to Matthew Humphreys, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Matthew Humphreys hangs in the crease, trying to hit ramp shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
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15.4
Mark Adair c C Connolly b A Zampa 12 (6) Adam Zampa to Mark Adair, no run, c C Connolly b A Zampa, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Mark Adair goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Cooper Connolly, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mark Adair.
1
15.3
Adam Zampa to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Barry McCarthy hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
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15.2
George Dockrell st J Inglis b A Zampa 41 (29) Adam Zampa to George Dockrell, no run, st J Inglis b A Zampa, Stumped out !! legbreak, good length on the off stump, George Dockrell goes forward, tries to slam it, but George Dockrell fails to make contact with the ball, and Josh Inglis completes the stumping to send George Dockrell back to the dressing room.
6
15.1
Adam Zampa to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 15 (14 runs)
Mark Adair 12 (5)
George Dockrell 35 (27)
Ireland 104/6
Cooper Connolly 3-0-26-0
Adam Zampa 3-0-15-2
2
14.6
Cooper Connolly to Mark Adair, 2 runs, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Mark Adair hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 2 runs.
4
14.5
Cooper Connolly to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Mark Adair hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
14.4
Cooper Connolly to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
14.3
Cooper Connolly to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
1
14.2
Cooper Connolly to Mark Adair, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Mark Adair goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
14.1
Cooper Connolly to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Adair goes back and caresses inside out shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
George Dockrell 32 (25)
Mark Adair 1 (1)
Ireland 90/6
Adam Zampa 3-0-15-2
Matthew Kuhnemann 4-0-29-1
0
13.6
Adam Zampa to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! flicker ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
13.5
Adam Zampa to Mark Adair, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Mark Adair goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
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13.4
Lorcan Tucker c C Connolly b A Zampa 24 (27) Adam Zampa to Lorcan Tucker, no run, c C Connolly b A Zampa, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes back, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Cooper Connolly, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lorcan Tucker.
0
13.3
Adam Zampa to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
13.2
Adam Zampa to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell goes forward to take flicker ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.1
Adam Zampa to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays drive, towards the long on for 1 run.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
George Dockrell 31 (23)
Lorcan Tucker 23 (24)
Ireland 87/5
Matthew Kuhnemann 4-0-29-1
Xavier Bartlett 2-0-22-0
0
12.6
Matthew Kuhnemann to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
6
12.5
Matthew Kuhnemann to George Dockrell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the stumps, George Dockrell goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
0
12.4
Matthew Kuhnemann to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, George Dockrell goes back and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.3
Matthew Kuhnemann to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.