Welcome to the highlights of Australia vs Ireland - The 2nd match of the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 International cricket tournament first time between Australia and Ireland was played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colambo on September 19, 2012.
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| Shane Watson got rid of Kevin O'Brien © AFP |
Match Overview:
All-round Shane Watson sets up to Australia registered their historic first T20I win against Ireland by 7-wickets in a low-scoring game of the second match of a ICC World Twenty20.
Match Stats:
- Ireland's 123 was their lowest score in Sri Lankan soil in T20 internationals.
- Australia chased 124 was their joint ninth lowest successful run-chase in T20 internationals.
- Shane Watson became the first Australian batsman to score a fifty against Ireland in T20 internationals.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Ireland scored 123-7 in 20 overs with top scorer by Kevin O'Brien struck 35 off 29-balls including 5-fours, Niall O'Brien 20, Ed Joyce 16 and Alex Cusack 15 not out.
Australia best bowler by Shane Watson picked up 3-wickets, Mitchell Starc took 2-wickets and one for Glenn Maxwell - Brad Hogg.
Australia chased 125-3 in 15.1 overs with top scorer by Shane Watson 51, David Warner struck 26 off 23-balls including 4-fours and Cameron White 22 not out.
Ireland best bowler by Kevin O'Brien and George Dockrell both took one-wickets.
Shane Watson named Player of the match for his match-winning all-round performance to smashed a quick-fire 51-runs knocked off facing 30-balls including 5-sixes and 3-fours with strike rate of 170 after picked up 3-wickets for 26-runs in 4-overs.
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