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Australia Knocked Out of Super 8: Cricket is a game of uncertainties, and that's exactly what happened today in the T20 World Cup 2026. Australia, considered a strong contender for the title, has been eliminated from the Super 8 race. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe, with a stellar performance, secured a place in the next round.
Rain Ruins Australia's Super 8 Hopes in Pallekele
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Rain washed out Tuesday's match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Pallekele. The umpires, finding play impossible, decided to award both teams 1 point each. This one point dashed Australia's remaining hopes.
zimbabwe qualified for Super 8: Zimbabwe had won their last two matches, taking their total to 5 points. Australia, on the other hand, has only one win and two points after three matches.
Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign: From Winning Start to Shocking Exit
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The Australian team, captained by Mitchell Marsh, started the tournament with a bang.
- First Match: They made a strong start by defeating Ireland by a huge margin of 67 runs.
- Second Match: A 23-run defeat against Zimbabwe shattered the team's morale.
- Third Match: On Monday, Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets, making their path to the Super 8 even more difficult.
Australia's hopes now rested on the results of other teams, but rain pushed Zimbabwe ahead, eliminating Australia.
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Zimbabwe's winning streak: The magic of Sikandar Raza's captaincy
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Zimbabwe has remained unbeaten so far in this World Cup. Highlights from their journey:
- Oman crushed: They demonstrated their strength by defeating Oman by 8 wickets in the first match.
- Australia stunned: Sikandar Raza's team stunned the cricket world when they defeated the legendary Australian team by 23 runs.
Team India Super 8 Schedule & Opponents Confirmed
With Australia's elimination, the path for Team India has also become clear. Here is a list of the teams that Surya and company will face in the Super 8s, and when:
| Date | Match | Venue (Ground) |
|---|---|---|
| February 22 | India vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| February 26 | India vs Zimbabwe | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Super 8 Final Match | India vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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