Pallekele: Rain forces the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe to be called off at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Following rain, Ireland's team members retreat to the pavilion after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match with Zimbabwe is abandoned at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain disrupts the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match, leaving Ireland's players in the pavilion against Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: With rain causing the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match to be called off, Ireland's players gather at the pavilion during their tie against Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: After rain leads to the abandonment of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match, Ireland's players are seen at the pavilion against Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain leads to the abandonment of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match, keeping Ireland's team in the pavilion against Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Spectators stay in their seats while the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match is called off due to rain at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Spectators are present in the stands as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match is called off due to rain at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: The scoreboard indicates 'Match Abandoned' after rain leads to the cancellation of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: The display reads 'Match Abandoned' following rain, resulting in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe being canceled at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain leads to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match being canceled, with covers still on the pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Covers are on the pitch as rain results in the abandonment of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: After the rain ceases, the ground staff begin to take off the covers during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: As the rain comes to an end, grounds staff are seen taking off the covers during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain halts proceedings, and ground staff are seen taking off the covers during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: As rainfall ceases, ground staff work to remove the covers during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: After the rain stops, ground maintenance crews work on the field during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: As rain postpones the start of play, ground staff are seen inspecting the field during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain leads to a delay, and ground staff are observed inspecting the field before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: An Ireland team support staff member walks across the covered ground while rain halts the game during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match against Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: As rain delays the start of the match, an Ireland support staff member walks on the covered ground during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match against Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Supporters wait at the venue as rain causes a delay in the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Supporters watch the covered pitch as rain postpones play during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Spectators wait at the venue as rainfall causes a delay for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Spectators are seen at the venue as rain causes a delay for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: The field is still covered as rain causes a delay for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain leads to the pitch being covered, delaying the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)
Pallekele: Rain causes the field to remain covered, leading to a delay for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group B match between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 17, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)