Australia will take on Ireland in Match 14 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 11. While Australia will look to bounce back from a poor run of recent T20 results and begin their campaign on a strong note, Ireland will be aiming to challenge the tournament heavyweights and pull off a surprise. Here’s a look at the head-to-head records, key stats, recent form, and what to expect from this exciting contest.
Match Details – AUS vs IRE (Match 14)
| Match | Australia vs Ireland |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match No. | 14 |
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
The excitement of the T20 World Cup continues as Australia take on Ireland in an important group match.
Match Preview
Australia
- One of the most successful teams in ICC tournaments
- But coming after a tough 3–0 T20I series loss to Pakistan
- Will aim for a strong start in the World Cup
Ireland
- Recently lost to Sri Lanka by 20 runs
- Harry Tector (40) and Lorcan Tucker (21) fought hard in the chase
- Looking to bounce back with a surprise performance
Australia vs Ireland – Overall Head-to-Head
| Record | Australia | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 6 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 6 |
| No Result/Tie | 1 | 1 |
Australia have dominated the rivalry so far.
Australia vs Ireland Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Record | Australia | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 2 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Ireland are still searching for their first T20I win against Australia.
Key T20I Records – AUS vs IRE
Team Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Total | Australia – 179/5 |
| Lowest Total | Ireland – 123 |
Individual Records
| Category | Player | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | Lorcan Tucker | 71* (48 balls) |
| Best Bowling | Glenn Maxwell | 2/14 |
| Most Runs | Lorcan Tucker | 71 |
| Most Wickets | Mitchell Starc | 4 wickets |
Recent Form (Last 5 T20Is)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Australia | L, L, L, L, L |
| Ireland | L, W, W, L, W |
Ireland have shown slightly better recent form, while Australia are looking to recover from a losing streak.
Players to Watch
Australia
- Mitchell Starc – Powerplay wicket-taker
- Glenn Maxwell – Impact all-rounder
Ireland
- Lorcan Tucker – Key middle-order batter
- Harry Tector – Reliable run-scorer
What to Expect at Colombo
- Balanced pitch with some help for both batters and bowlers
- A score around 160–180 could be competitive
- Early wickets will be crucial for Ireland to stay in the game
Australia enter the match as clear favourites based on past records and squad strength. However, Ireland have shown the ability to challenge big teams and will be eager to cause an upset.
With both teams looking for momentum, fans can expect an exciting contest at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
