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