T20 World Cup 2026: AUS vs IRE Match 14 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

On Wednesday, February 11, Australia will play Ireland in the opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. With a potent batting squad and formidable bowling force, Australia will try to get off to a good start, while Ireland will try to give it their all and win their first match.

Australia will return to action in the 2026 T20 World Cup following a humiliating series loss to Pakistan. When it comes to ICC competitions, Australia is a squad that doesn't need an introduction; their winning mentality is what sets them apart. Ireland lost to co-hosts Sri Lanka by 20 runs in a close encounter, resulting in a disappointing tournament debut. Although their inexperience playing against elite teams is hurting them, they had previously displayed promise and will try to become better in the upcoming game. 

AUS vs IRE Match 14 Details:

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:

During the current series, the R Premadasa Stadium's pitch has been batting-friendly. With the bowlers taking wickets in the middle overs and the hitters scoring runs with ease, the matches are witnessing a strong competitive score. The surface tends to level out and become more batting-friendly as the game goes on, although pacers will receive a solid bounce in the early innings. Here, 170 runs is the typical first-inning total.

R. Premadasa Stadium Weather Forecast:

On the morning of the match, Colombo's weather is expected to be partly cloudy but humid, with a 10% chance of rain. Warm weather with a humidity level of between 50 and 60 per cent is anticipated, which is probably typical of Sri Lankan weather. The highest temperature will be between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.

AUS vs IRE Head to Head:

AUS vs IRE Predicted Playing XI:

AUS: Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, and Mitchell Marsh (c)

IRE: Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Matthew Humphreys, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Paul Stirling (c), and Ross Adair

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