US EditionT20 WC: Zimbabwe Advances to Super 8, Australia Eliminated
Zimbabwe secured a Super 8 spot with five points from three games after a washout against Ireland, eliminating Australia from the T20 World Cup 2026.
- On Tuesday in Pallekele, Zimbabwe advanced to the Super 8s after their match against Ireland was washed out, becoming the seventh team to qualify.
- After splitting points with Ireland on Tuesday, Zimbabwe have five points from three matches, including a 23-run win over Australia and an earlier win against Oman.
- Placed in Super 8 Group G1, Zimbabwe will face India, South Africa and the West Indies in India, while Group G2 includes Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand and one of Pakistan or USA, with matches in Colombo and Pallekele.
- The immediate consequence is that Australia and Ireland are eliminated from the tournament, with Zimbabwe advancing and sitting second in Group B just below Sri Lanka after its Monday win.
- Led by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe head into the Super 8s with a squad including Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl.
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