A Super Eights spot is on the line as Ireland take on Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today in what promises to be the most consequential Group B fixture remaining.
Zimbabwe arrived as the tournament’s standout side, having beaten both Oman and Australia in their opening two games, sitting second in the table behind Sri Lanka.
Australia’s shock exit has opened the door for Ireland, who bounced back from consecutive defeats with a 96-run demolition of Oman, and now find themselves level on points with the defending champions.
A Zimbabwe win would seal their Super 8s qualification and mark Australia’s first group-stage exit since 2009. Ireland, meanwhile, knows only victory keeps their tournament alive.
With both teams level at eight wins apiece in T20I head-to-head history, this is perfectly poised. Let’s explore where you can watch this high-stakes Group B decider live.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Ireland vs Zimbabwe (32nd Match, Group B) |
| Date | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch IRE vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Irish fans can watch the match live through ICC.tv and official ICC broadcast partners. Zimbabwean viewers can access the game through SuperSport with streaming on the SuperSport App. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | — | ICC.tv |
| Zimbabwe | SuperSport | SuperSport App, ICC.tv |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK with streaming on Sky Go and NOW. Irish viewers can watch via ICC.tv, while Indian fans can access the match on Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Ireland are unlikely to change from the XI that dismantled Oman, with captain Lorcan Tucker’s explosive 94 off 51 balls anchoring that 96-run win. Zimbabwe will lean heavily on their fearsome pace attack, with Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans leading all wicket-takers with seven and six scalps apiece. Richard Ngarava could return if fit, further strengthening their bowling arsenal.
Ireland Probable XI: Ross Adair, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
Neither Ireland nor Zimbabwe have played at Pallekele during this tournament, making conditions a slight unknown for both sides. The venue has already produced two high-scoring games—Sri Lanka posting 225/5 against Oman and chasing 184 against Australia in under 18 overs. With the average first-innings score of 168, another high-scoring afternoon encounter looks likely, and batting first has proven fruitful with 16 wins compared to 13 for the chasing side.
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T20 Stats At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 32 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 146 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) by NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) by SL vs ENG |
Ireland vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 16 |
| Ireland Won | 8 |
| Zimbabwe Won | 8 |
| ICC T20I Ranking | Zimbabwe (11th) vs Ireland (12th) |
