Having put to chase a target of 105 runs, Australia scored 108 runs for the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs. Opening the innings, skipper Mitchell Marsh played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 33 deliveries, which was laced with seven boundaries and four maximums

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland due to a groin injury. Veteran batter Steve Smith has been drafted as cover, while Travis Head will lead the team in Marsh’s absence