Pallekele, Feb. 17 -- The T20 World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was cancelled without a single ball being bowled due to rain and Zimbabwe became the 7th team to get a ticket to the Super 8.

This also means that the journey is over for both Australia and Ireland.

Zimbabwe became the second team after Sri Lanka to advance from Group B, meaning Australia are now out of contention for the next stage.

After sharing points with Ireland on Tuesday, Zimbabwe have five points from three matches, while Australia have just two points.

Even if Australia win their last group game against Oman on Friday they will not be able to match Sikandar Raza's team.

This is the first instance when Zimbabwe has reached the Super Eights or the second ...