On February 17, the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was called off due to ongoing rain in Pallekele, resulting in both teams receiving one point.
This decision confirmed Zimbabwe’s advancement to the Super 8 stage of the tournament, joining Sri Lanka as the second team from Group B. As a result, Australia has been eliminated from the competition.
The past champions, who won the title in 2021, were out of the tournament during the group stage. They were placed in a pool with Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman but could not secure a Super 8 spot.
While many celebrated Zimbabwe’s significant achievement, some took to social media to criticize Australia’s early exit from the tournament. Here are some reactions from Twitter:
