New Delhi. There was a big upset in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland on Tuesday (February 17) was canceled due to incessant rain. Actually, due to this canceled match, Australia’s journey in the T20 World Cup ended. In this match which ended without result at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, both teams Zimbabwe and Ireland got one point each, and this point proved to be enough to take Zimbabwe to Super 8.
After this result, Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes were completely dashed. Zimbabwe had five points, while Australia could have reached a maximum of four points even if they had won their last match. Oman was already out of the tournament and this ‘no result’ also closed the way for Ireland.
Australia had already suffered a setback
Australia’s position had weakened a day earlier, when they had to face a crushing defeat against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka performed brilliantly and chased the target easily, in which Pathum Nissanka’s century was decisive. With this victory, Sri Lanka secured its place in the Super 8. Australia had also lost to Zimbabwe earlier, while their only win came against Ireland. Overall his campaign was disappointing.
Although technically no team got victory in this match between Ireland and Zimbabwe, but the biggest benefit of rain went to Zimbabwe, who made it to the Super Eight with the result of this match. Australia and Ireland were eliminated from the tournament. Zimbabwe won 2 out of 3 matches and one was cancelled, due to which it got five points. Sri Lanka has already qualified from this group by winning 3 out of 3 matches.
Now Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have moved ahead from this group. Apart from these, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand, and West Indies have also made their place in Super 8. Now the contest remains between Pakistan and America for the last Super 8 place. In such a situation, Pakistan’s match against Namibia on 18th February is very important.
What was Australia’s equation?
Australia had a very difficult path to qualify. He hoped that Ireland would defeat Zimbabwe. After this, Australia had to register a big win over Oman in its last match. Besides, they also had to depend on the results of other matches. But the rain ended all equations.
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