AUS vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2026: Stoinis, Ellis help Australia blow away Ireland in opener - Action in pictures

Australia put in a dominant show in their first match of T20 World Cup 2026 vs Ireland. The Travis Head-led side won the match by 67 runs.

Published on: Feb 11, 2026 7:03 PM IST

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Ireland kept losing wickets and were bundled out for 115, as they lost the match by 67 runs. (AP)

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Adam Zampa further added to the pressure taking three wickets and putting Ireland out of the game. (AP)

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Nathan Ellis picked up three wickets in his opening spell taking the punch out of Ireland's effort pretty early. (AP)

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Paul Stirling walked off with a cramp after playing the first ball of the innings. (AFP)

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Xavier Bartlett and Cooper Connolly provided a late flourish to take Australia's total to 182 (AP)

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Matt Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis stitched together an important partnership for Australia bringing them back into the game. (AFP)

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Ireland picked up a couple of quick wickets in the middle and slowed the Australian innings. (AP)

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Josh Inglis and Cameron Green got Australia off to a good start after Travis Head fell to run-out very early in the innings. (AFP)

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Travis Head, the stand-in captain of Australia and opted to bat first vs Ireland. (AP)