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Zimbabwe create history, storm into Super Eight; Australia eliminated from T20 World Cup | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Australia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup came to a crushing halt after persistent rain forced the abandonment of the Zimbabwe vs Ireland fixture at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The washout confirmed Zimbabwe as the seventh side to seal a berth in the Super 8s, while simultaneously knocking both Australia and Ireland out of the tournament.Weather forecasts had predicted steady showers throughout the day, and those fears proved accurate as the rain refused to ease even briefly, leaving officials with no window to squeeze in play.
With no result possible, the points split proved decisive in shaping the final standings.The outcome finalised the composition of Super 8 Group G1, which will feature India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe. Super 8 Group G2, meanwhile, will comprise Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand, along with either Pakistan or USA.