ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Australia vs Ireland - team analysis, strengths and weaknesses

Australia will take on Ireland in the 14th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on February 11 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. While Australia will look to kickstart their campaign with a win, Ireland will be hoping to win and stay alive in the tournament. 

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Current scenarios of the Australia vs Ireland

Australia will play their first game of the tournament against Ireland. They are yet to start their campaign. However, their previous series against Pakistan didn't go well as they were whitewashed in the 3-match series. 

On the other hand, Ireland played their first match against Sri Lanka and lost by 20 runs. It was a close game and they performed well throughout. But, Sri Lankan bowlers outplayed them towards the death overs. 

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Squad analysis - Australia vs Ireland

Australia are one of the best teams in the tournament led by Mitchell Marsh. While the batting department is quite strong in the likes of Tim David, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, and others, the bowling looks weak without their best bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. They will have Sean Abbot as a travel reserve since Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. 

Ireland too have a good squad with skipper Paul Stirling bringing in the much-needed experience. He has played in the ICC event for many years and knows the ways out. Meanwhile, the other players like George Dockrell, Ross Adair, and others 

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Squads

Australia Squad: Mitch Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Sean Abbott

Ireland squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young