US EditionAustralia Begin T20 World Cup with 67-Run Win over Ireland
Australia set a target of 183 runs and restricted Ireland to 115, with Ireland's captain injured early, putting their qualification hopes at risk, officials said.
- In Colombo, Australia national men's T20 team beat Ireland national men's T20 team by 67 runs in the opening group match of the men's T20 World Cup after posting 182 for 6 and dismissing Ireland for 115.
- After an early runout of Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell’s nine left Australia 41 for 4 before Renshaw and Stoinis added 61 to rebuild.
- In the early overs, Ireland’s reply collapsed after captain Stirling pulled up injured facing his first ball and Nathan Ellis tore through the top order, reducing Ireland to 115 for 9.
- The result leaves Ireland national men's T20 team facing a must-win against Oman on Saturday at 5.30am Irish time to keep hopes alive, after their loss to Australia and upcoming match against Zimbabwe on Friday.
- Beyond the scoreline, George Dockrell marked his 350th game for Ireland while Lorcan Tucker scored 24, and Josh Inglis was brilliantly caught at short cover, shaping the match.
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