17:34 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
IRE vs ZIM LIVE: Australia Bow Out
The match has been washed out which means Zimbabwe go into the Super 8s while Australia have been knocked out from the tournament.
Summary: IRE vs ZIM Live Weather Update, T20 World Cup 2026 Today Match: Catch all the latest scores, updates, and commentary of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match in Pallekele here on NewsX. You can watch the live streaming of IRE vs ZIM on the OTT platform and mobile app, JioHotstar.
ZIM vs IRE LIVE Weather Updates: Australia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after the clash between Zimbabwe and Ireland has been washed out. Both Zimbabwe and Ireland get a point each. Zimbabwe now have 5 points.
SQUADS:
Ireland: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w/c), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Benjamin Calitz, Sam Topping
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa
Zimbabwe vs Ireland LIVE Weather Updates
Live Updates
17:31 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
ZIM vs IRE LIVE UPDATES
While the weather has become a problem for Australia now, you have to admit that Zimbabwe played really well against Aussies. It was a commendable performance from them
17:30 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
17:24 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
ZIM vs IRE LIVE Updates
Good news, a few covers have been removed. The head curator is having a word with the umpires. The drizzle hasn’t stopped yet
17:14 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
ZIM vs IRE LIVE Weather Updates
The ground is fully covered. These are not good signs for Australia particularly. They are staring at an early exit in this T20 World Cup 2026.
17:06 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
Zimbabwe vs Ireland LIVE Weather Updates
What is the cut-off time?
The cut-off time for a 5-over game is around 6:10 pm local. If Zimbabwe move into the Super 8s, they will not just play India, South Africa and West Indies, they will also get an automatic berth for the next tournament in 2028.
17:01 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
Ireland vs Zimbabwe LIVE Weather Updates
If the Ireland vs Zimbabwe match is washed out then the two sides will get one point each. With one point, Zimbabwe will take their tally to 5 and their Super 8 spot will be confirmed. Australia have just one match to go and they can have a maximum of four points under their belt.
16:58 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
ZIM vs IRE LIVE
16:54 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
ZIM vs IRE Weather LIVE Updates
If the match is washed out, it will have an impact on the qualification scenarios of Australia as well as Ireland. Zimbabwe have 4 points from two matches having won both their encounters. Australia just have two points in three matches while Ireland have two from three.
16:51 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather Report LIVE
16:44 (IST) 17 Feb 2026
IRE vs ZIM LIVE
The chances of having a match in Pallekele look very dull. If the match between Zimbabwe vs Ireland is washed out, how will it impact Australia’s chances?