Australia vs Ireland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Australia clinch 67-run win over Ireland

Australia vs Ireland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Australia produced a dominant all-round performance to outclass Ireland by 67 runs in their opening Group B fixture of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points TableAsked to bat on a sluggish pitch, Australia overcame an early setback when stand-in skipper Travis Head was run out in the second over. Ireland had earlier dropped Head in the first over, but they quickly regrouped. Josh Inglis counterattacked with three early boundaries, while Cameron Green flexed his power with towering sixes aided by the Colombo breeze. Green eventually mistimed a shot to midwicket, and Inglis fell to a stunning full-stretch catch from Paul Stirling.Harry Tector dismissed Glenn Maxwell, but Matthew Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis rebuilt the innings with a steady 61-run stand. Both batters rotated the strike effectively before Humphreys bowled Renshaw. Stoinis struck a six before departing, as Ireland conceded 53 runs in the last five overs, allowing Australia to reach 182 for 6.In reply, Nathan Ellis led the charge in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and injured senior quicks. He removed Ross Adair and Ben Calitz early, finishing with 4 for 12. Adam Zampa then tore through the middle order with 4 for 23. Dockrell’s 41 delayed the inevitable, but Ellis returned to seal the win as Ireland were restricted to 115 for 9 in 16.5 overs.