Fancraze Moments of the Game: Moody picks McCarthy's boundary save
McCarthy leapt from close to the boundary at long-on and saved five runs
31/10Result
31st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Brisbane, Oct 31 2022
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
137 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
31/10Result
31st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Brisbane, Oct 31 2022
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
137 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Moody: Tucker really did stand up and shine
"I won't be surprised if he gets an IPL deal," adds Uthappa after Ireland batter scores 71 off 48
Moody: Cummins' reputation precedes him in T20s
Moody feels he wouldn't mind having Richardson or a second spinner in the XI
Moody: Australia playing at a venue where everything's in their favour
Tom Moody says Australia go in as favourites against Ireland at Brisbane
Delany: Definitely have confidence in the guys to take this on
"We have shown throughout this tournament that we can mix with the best," says Ireland allrounder
Match Coverage
All Match NewsAustralia take charge against Ireland, but fail to take control of destiny
Seemingly comfortable win undermined by injury concerns and negative net run rate
Starc and Maxwell take down Ireland despite Tucker's resistance
Finch still scratchy but took Australia over par before Australia tumbled Ireland
Australia must be on their guard against buoyant Ireland
The hosts will be comfortable favourites, but events recently at the MCG have shown that can matter for very little
Finch: 'Incredibly challenging' to remove double-headers at single venue due to logistics
Australia captain does not feel it is an option to avoid rain scuppering consecutive games as happened in Melbourne
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |