High stakes T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match on 11 February 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Australia‘s middle-order resilience was tested by a spirited Irish bowling attack. After the absence of a permanent captain Mitchell MarshThe Australian side struggled to find momentum against the spinning ball in Colombo. while Marcus Stoinis and Matt Renshaw Looking to steady the ship with a vital partnership, the breakthrough came from an unexpected source. Ireland’s left-arm sensation, Matthew HumphreysHe produced a moment of magic that silenced the Australian dugout. That dismissal proved to be the turning point that prevented the 2021 champions’ late innings explosion.
Matthew Humphreys thunders past Matt Renshaw’s middle stump at 110 kmph
Renshaw’s dismissal was a masterclass in finger-spinner deception and raw pace. Acting in ’17, Matthew Humphreys decided to ditch the traditional flight delivery for the ‘dart’ that caught everyone off guard. The ball, traveling at 110.2 km/h, skidded off the surface on a “back-length” trajectory that followed Renshaw as he tried to pull back and past his leg. Set to the crease and beaten for clean pace, Renshaw was late to the strike, getting a thin inside edge that saw the ball hit hard over middle stump and clear the ground.
Renshaw, who played a crucial hand with 33 off 37 balls with two boundaries and four sixes, could only look at the carnage behind him before heading back to the pavilion. The wicket broke a threatening partnership of 61 as Australia looked to push their total past 180. Humphreys’ ability to bowl medium-pace while maintaining the spinner’s accuracy has become a major talking point of the T20 World Cup, leaving even established Test batters like Renshaw scrambling for answers in the heat of Colombo.
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Matthew Humphreys outfoxes Matt Renshaw at 110kph 👏
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T20 World Cup 2026: Australia post 182/6 after early turbulence against Ireland
Australia’s first innings was a rollercoaster of aggressive intent and frequent failures against an inspired Irish side. After the standing captain Head of Travis won the toss and elected to bat, the innings got off to a disastrous start when he was run out for 7 after a disastrous mix-up with chief Josh Inglis. Despite the early blow, Josh English (37 off 17) and Cameron Green (11 off 21) counter-attacked by smashing five boundaries and three sixes in between to keep the run rate above nine. But Ireland’s veterans Mark Adair (2/31) and George Dockrell (1/22) batted back in the middle, taking out both designated hitters and eventually dismissing him Glenn Maxwell a total of 9, leaving Australia at 90/4 in the 10th over.
He led the rescue operation Marcus StoinisPremadasa hit 45 off 29 balls including a massive six to the second tier of the stands. Backed by Renshaw’s steady 37, the pair dragged Australia back into the contest before halting the lead in the late innings of both sets. Australia finally completed their 20 overs at 182/6 on this dry, turning surface. Ireland now face a daunting chase under lights, needing to manage a world-class Australian bowling attack led by him. Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis Providing an upset that will throw Group B wide open.
