Australia begins its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Ireland in a Group B encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today.
Mitchell Marsh’s side enters the tournament looking to bounce back after a disappointing 3-0 T20I series defeat to Pakistan. Despite the recent setback, the defending champions remain strong favorites with a star-studded lineup.
Ireland arrived with fresh frustration after collapsing from 105/2 to 143 all out against Sri Lanka, losing 8 wickets for just 38 runs.
Paul Stirling’s men will aim to tighten their fielding after dropping four catches and exploit Australia’s vulnerabilities against spin bowling. Let’s take a look at where you can catch this exciting contest live from the comfort of your home.
Australia vs Ireland Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs Ireland (14th Match, Group B) |
| Date | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Time | 9:30 AM LOCAL / 4:00 AM GMT / 9:30 AM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch AUS vs IRE T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Australian fans can watch the match live on Fox Cricket and Nine Network, with streaming available on Amazon Prime Video and Kayo. Irish viewers can access the game through ICC.tv and official ICC broadcast partners available in their region.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ireland | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
The Australia vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India, with streaming available on JioHotstar. International viewers can access the match through ICC.tv and regional broadcast partners.
Australia vs Ireland Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Australia: Mitchell Marsh confirmed that Nathan Ellis is available, but Tim David would sit this match out as he continues to recover.
Probable XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
Ireland: Playing an extra batter didn’t quite work out for Ireland but it could have looked a whole lot different if they had taken their catches and put a brake on the batting collapse. They are likely to give the same side a go.
Probable XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys
R. Premadasa Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
The R. Premadasa Stadium has historically favored chasing teams, with 35 of 60 T20 matches won by the side batting second. The average first innings score of 142 suggests a moderately paced surface where spinners and slower bowlers play a crucial role, particularly in the death overs. Teams batting second have successfully chased targets, making toss decisions critical in this venue.
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T20 Stats At R. Premadasa Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 60 |
| Matches won batting first | 24 |
| Matches won bowling first | 35 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 142 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 128 |
| Highest total recorded | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (17.2 Ovs) by AFG vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 115/6 (20 Ovs) by RSA vs SL |
