When Was Australia Last Eliminated in the T20 World Cup Group Stage?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 presents a difficult scenario for the Australia national Cricket team. So far, they have played two matches. Australia won against Ireland by 67 runs but lost to Zimbabwe by 23 runs. They are currently competing against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. A loss in this match would significantly diminish their chances of advancing to the next round.

This situation prompts a question: When did Australia last fail to move past the group stage in the T20 World Cup?

The answer is 2009. In that tournament, Australia did not win any matches during the group stage, losing both matches they played. This led to their elimination, marking one of their most disappointing performances in T20 World Cup history.

Australia has progressed to the Super 8/10/12 stages in every tournament except 2009. They have reached several semi-finals and won the title in 2021.

Australia’s T20 World Cup Record Over the Years

Australia’s T20 World Cup history features various successes and failures. In 2007, they reached the semi-finals and were the runners-up in 2010. They made it to the semi-finals again in 2012.

There were also disappointing years. In 2014 and 2016, Australia reached the Super 10 stage but could not advance further.

Their most successful year was 2021, when they won their first T20 World Cup title. In 2022, they reached the Super 12 stage but were unable to progress. They reached the Super 8 stage in 2024.

Here is a summary of Australia’s T20 World Cup performance:

Australia is at risk of another early exit from the tournament reminiscent of their 2009 performance. The team may face one of their poorest showings in recent history if they do not improve. The hope is that they can turn things around and extend their stay in the tournament.