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ICC T20 World Cup: Rain gives Zimbabwe Super 8 ticket, former champion Australia out

By Samira Vishwas

Kandy, 17 February. The ICC T20 World Cup witnessed a major upset on Tuesday, when the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was canceled due to incessant rain. The result was that while Zimbabwe secured the Super 8 ticket from Group B, former champion Australia, who had suffered two defeats in the first three, had to face a disappointing farewell from the preliminary stage itself.

Ireland-Zimbabwe match canceled due to rain

In this match which ended without result at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe and Ireland got one point each and this point proved to be enough for Zimbabwe to reach Super 8.

Zimbabwe has scored 5 points

After this result, Australia’s hopes were completely dashed as Zimbabwe had five points from three matches whereas Australia could have reached maximum four points even by winning their last match. Oman had already been eliminated from the tournament and this ‘no result’ also closed the way for Ireland, who collected three points after playing all four matches. From this group, Sri Lanka has already reached Super 8 with maximum six points from three matches.

Australia had already suffered a setback

In fact, Australia had reached the verge of elimination just a day earlier, when it had to face a crushing defeat against Sri Lanka. Australia had earlier also lost to Zimbabwe while its only win came against Ireland. Overall his campaign was disappointing.

Pakistan vs America match will decide the final place of Super 8

On the other hand, England, India, South Africa, New Zealand and West Indies have also made their place in Super 8. Now there is a fight left between Pakistan and America in Group A for the last Super 8 place. In such a situation, Pakistan’s match against Namibia on February 18 is very important.

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