T20 World Cup: Ireland and Australia eliminated after rain-affected match

Ireland and Australia were both eliminated from the T20 World Cup after rain caused the Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe to be abandoned, resulting in each team earning a point. Zimbabwe’s earlier victory over Australia left them on five points, while Ireland finished their campaign with three points. Ireland’s stand-in skipper, Lorcan Tucker, expressed disappointment but acknowledged the experience gained during the tournament. Zimbabwe will face Sri Lanka next, with both teams guaranteed advancement to the Super 8s.

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