Australia vs Ireland Preview & Prediction | 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Group Stage

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Australia and Ireland collide after having each got off to contrasting starts in Group D.

Date & time:

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Weather: Sunny intervals, light winds and temperatures in the thirties.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / USA – Willow TV

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Australia vs Ireland prediction

Ireland were left frustrated after being strangled into submission by Sri Lanka in their first group stage match, losing by 20 runs. It doesn’t get any easier for them here, with Australia waiting in the wings. On the back of an Ashes triumph, Australia would no doubt love to triumph in a tournament which has not been kind to them down the years, having only won the Men’s T20 World Cup once in their history.

However, there’s no doubt that the Aussies are a better outfit than Ireland with superior players in all positions, who can not only score quickly but also taken wickets and stifle the opposition. Regardless of the pitch and the weather, Australia are a team built for all conditions and will be expected to comprehensive defeat Ireland.

Australia vs Ireland tip: Australia to win