Overview
- Zampa overtook Shahid Afridi and tied Rashid Khan on 40 career T20 World Cup wickets, with Shakib al Hasan leading on 50.
- Australia opened with 182/6 in Colombo before bowling Ireland out for 115 in 16.5 overs for a 67-run win.
- Nathan Ellis delivered 4/12 to back up Zampa’s spell as Ireland’s chase collapsed after brief resistance from Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell.
- Zampa’s T20 World Cup record now includes two four-wicket hauls and a best of 5/19 across 22 matches.
- Marcus Stoinis top-scored with 45, while Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw added 37 each to set up Australia’s total.