🇦🇺 AUSSIES CRUSH IRELAND! 💥

 8 Wickets shared by Ellis & Zampa! 🤯 Australia defend 182 with ease to seal a massive 67-run win! Watch the wickets fall! 📺🏏

Australia have launched their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a statement 67-run victory over Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo! Watch the highlights as the 2021 champions overcame the absence of captain Mitchell Marsh to dismantle the Irish lineup.

Batting first under stand-in skipper Travis Head, Australia posted a competitive 182/6. Youngster Cooper Connolly provided the late fireworks, smashing a vital cameo to lift the total on a spinning track, while the top order laid a solid foundation.
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In reply, Ireland had no answer to Australia's bowling depth. Nathan Ellis was the destroyer-in-chief, claiming Player of the Match figures of 4/24 with his skiddy pace. At the other end, leg-spinner Adam Zampa spun a web around the middle order, taking 4/18 as Ireland collapsed to 115 all out in just 16 overs.

Australia vs Ireland Video Highlights: Nathan Ellis & Adam Zampa Take 4 Wickets Each | T20 World Cup 2026

Kamindu Mendis goes BESERK (44 off 19)! 🤯 Spinners choke Ireland to seal a 20-run win! Watch the comeback highlights! 📺🏏

Co-hosts Sri Lanka have started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a gritty 20-run victory over Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium! Watch the highlights as the 'Mendis Duo' rescued the hosts before the spinners spun a web around the Irish batters.

Struggling at 86/4 in the 14th over after a disciplined spell from George Dockrell (2/17), Sri Lanka looked in trouble. But Kamindu Mendis changed the game, smashing a blistering 44 off just 19 balls to partner with anchor Kusal Mendis (56 off 43)*. Their 67-run stand powered Sri Lanka to a competitive 163/6.

In reply, Ireland were well-placed at 105/2 with Harry Tector (40) and Ross Adair (34) looking dangerous. However, the introduction of spin turned the tide. Wanindu Hasaranga (3/25) and Maheesh Theekshana (3/23) triggered a massive collapse, taking 6 wickets between them to bowl Ireland out for 143.

Match Key Moments:

The Rescue: Kamindu Mendis' game-changing 44 (19) when SL were stuck.

The Anchor: Kusal Mendis carries his bat with a vital fifty.

The Collapse: Ireland lose their last 8 wickets for just 38 runs.

The Magic: Hasaranga & Theekshana completely dominating the death overs.

Final Score: Sri Lanka 163/6 def. Ireland 143 (19.5 ov) Player of the Match: Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Video Highlights: Kamindu Mendis 44(19) & Hasaranga 3/25 Seal Win | T20 World Cup 2026

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