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AUS vs IRE: Australia start T20 World Cup 2026 with a win, beat Ireland by 67 runs

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia defeated Ireland by 67 runs in the 14th match of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday. Australia have started with a win in the T20 World Cup.   Batting first, Australia scored 182 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Ireland could only score 115 runs in 16.5 overs and were all out. George Dockrell top-scored with 41 runs. Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took four wickets each, while Matthew Kuhnemann took one wicket each.   With their first win in the T20 World Cup, Australia has reached the top of the Group B points table. Ireland, meanwhile, are in fourth place after two consecutive defeats. His net run rate is -2.175.

Australia's innings

Australia had a poor start but Josh English (37 runs) and Cameron Green (21 runs) batted fast to pace the team.   In English; A number of boundaries were hit by a cover drive and edge, while Green took advantage of his height to hit a four and two huge sixes. After Green's dismissal, Matt Renshaw (37 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (45 runs) handled the innings.   They had 61; Shared a crucial run partnership and maintained the run rate in the middle overs. Renshaw batted sensibly while Stoinis took an aggressive approach towards the end. Australia added 53 runs in the last five overs to reach a competitive score of 182/6

Ireland's innings

183   Ireland had a poor start as they chased down the run target. Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis wreaked havoc in the opening overs, taking three wickets and demolishing the top order. Ellis took 3 wickets for 9 runs in 3.5 overs.   Later he added 3.5; He took 4/12 in the over.   Leg-spinner Adam Zampa then took 4/23 in 4 overs.   The middle and lower order was broken by Zampa.   George Dockerrell from Ireland tops the list with 14; Scored runs (29 balls) and took the team to 100; Reached the other side of the run. However, he did not get any support from the other end. Captain Paul Stirling did not come to bat due to injury. The entire team was bowled out for 115 in 16.5 overs


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