Australia have been eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2026 after the group game between Ireland and Zimbabwe was washed out on Tuesday.
This means the Aussies have failed to reach the next stage of the T20 competition for the first time in 17 years.
Australia needed Ireland to beat Zimbabwe to stay alive in the tournament, but the match was rained off, allowing the Chevrons to join Sri Lanka in the Super Eights.
The Mitchell Marsh-led side began their campaign with a thumping 67-run win over Ireland.
They bowled out the Irish team for 115 after posting 182, with Nathan Ellis claiming four scalps.
Australia were stunned by Zimbabwe in their next game last week, as they fell short by 23 runs in pursuit of a 170-run target.
Only Matt Renshaw showed some resistance, hitting 65 off 44 with the help of four boundaries.
Australia were expected to bounce back in their crucial fixture against Sri Lanka on Monday.
They batted well to reach 181 in the 20 overs, with Travis Head and Marsh completing half-centuries.
However, their bowling couldn’t trouble the Sri Lankan batters as they comfortably chased down the target with 12 balls to spare.
Australia now return to action on Friday as they take on Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
