Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 fate is hanging on a thread after their loss to Sri Lanka and the Zimbabwe vs Ireland game has emerged as of utmost importance.

Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 100 on Monday powered Sri Lanka into the Twenty20 World Cup Super 8s and left former champion Australia's prospects hanging by a thread. Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets with two overs to spare.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup LIVE Score: Zimbabwe stand on the brink of a Super 8s berth, while Australia can only watch and hope Ireland halt their surge to keep their own campaign alive.

Australia’s slim T20 World Cup hopes are on the line in a match between two minnows, but it could be decided by the heavens.

Australia legend Mark Waugh offers damning verdict on T20 World Cup campaign and omission of Steve Smith; Smith was averaging 60 for Sydney Sixers in BBL; Australia are out of tournament if Zimbabwe beat Ireland this morning,

Check out the live score and play-by-play updates of the match 30 of the World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 16, 2026