What Will Happen To Australia If Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 Tie Gets Washed Out Due To Rain?

Australia's T20 World Cup dream gets a severe blow following their defeat against Sri Lanka on Monday. The Aussies can still get to the next stage, but with Zimbabwe taking on Ireland at Pallekele on Tuesday, all the focus will be on this match as group B remains open.

This match could decide the outcome for both Australia and Zimbabwe. Australia badly need some favourable results from other teams to remain in the hunt, as they are currently on two points. But the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland has been delayed by rain.

What happens if the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match is washed out due to rain?

If the match gets washed out due to rain, both teams will be awarded a point each, which will end Australia's hopes. A point apiece means Zimbabwe would reach to five points, but Australia can only get to four should they beat Oman in their last T20 World Cup 2026 match. Australia will crash out of the tournament, while Zimbabwe will move into the Super 8 stage.

Australia Have Had A Disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign got marred by multiple injury concerns as both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the tournament. Steve Smith was officially named as a replacement just ahead of the Sri Lanka game. The Aussies have been very below par and the likes of Cameron Green have certainly not justified their selection. With scores of 21, 0 and 3, the all-rounder's poor form will be a massive concern for KKR, who splashed a whopping INR 25.20 crore on him, making him the third most expensive player in IPL history.

Australia didn't hit the right note as they arrived on the T20 World Cup stage on the back of a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Pakistan. Adam Zampa started the T20 World Cup campaign with a bang as he steamrolled Ireland with a four-wicket haul. But the leggie failed to replicate that form in the next two matches, leaving Australia searching for a breakthrough.

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