Zimbabwe on Tuesday entered the Super 8 stage of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/t20-world-cup-2026-canada-yuvraj-samra-achieves-unique-feat-against-new-zealand-109703/1" rel="nofollow">T20 World Cup</a> after their crucial Group B match against Ireland was washed out due to rain, a result that also eliminated former champions Australia and Ireland from the tournament.
Both teams were awarded one point each. The shared points took Zimbabwe to five, enough to secure a Super 8 berth. They will face India in their opening Super 8 match on February 26 in Chennai.
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/t20-world-cup-2026-sikandar-raza-praises-unity-and-belief-after-zimbabwe-shock-australia-in-the-match-23616548" rel="nofollow">Zimbabwe</a> became the seventh team to get a ticket to the Super 8s, completing group G1 also comprising India, South Africa and West Indies.
Zimbabwe will play their final group match against co-hosts Sri Lanka on February 19.
With table-toppers Sri Lanka (6) having already qualified for the Super 8s, the contest held significant importance for Zimbabwe and Ireland, who had come into the game with four and two points respectively.
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/t20-world-cup-2026-pathum-nissankas-unbeaten-century-leads-sri-lanka-to-eight-wicket-win-over-australia-23616972" rel="nofollow">Australia</a> were also on two points following their defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
The former champions needed Zimbabwe to lose both their remaining matches to stay in contention, but persistent rain ended their hopes.
The toss at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was initially delayed due to drizzle, with the ground remaining under covers for a considerable period.
However, continuous rain and a wet outfield prevented any play, confirming Zimbabwe's progression to the Super 8 stage.
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