AUS vs IRE: Skipper Finch's fifty takes Australia to a good total of 179/5 runs against Ireland in an important fixture of Group A for both teams here at the Gabba.

After losing the toss Australian captain Aaron Finch smashed his first half-century of the tournament at a strike rate of 143.18 with 63 runs in 44 balls including 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Mitchell Marsh played big shots during powerplay and scored 28 runs in 22 balls with 2 fours and an equal number of sixes. In-form all-rounder Marcus Stoinis continued his form and made 35 runs off 25 balls by hitting 3 fours and 1 six.

Ireland in this match showed their ability to bowl well till the first 15 overs where they kept on pushing  Australia at the back with wickets at regular intervals and bowling in good line length.

Barry McCarthy was the bowler to watch out for as he scalped 3 important wickets by giving just 29 runs in 4 overs. Irish star bowler Joshua Little was the second-best bowler who put down 2 opponents back to the pavilion where he bowled at an economy of 5.25 and leaked just 21 runs.

The rest of the Irish bowlers weren't able to get any success for the team. Mark Adair was the costliest bowler who got smacked 58 runs in 4 overs.

Brief Score: 

AUS: 179/5 (Aaron Finch- 63 of 44 5x4, 3x6; McCarthy- 3/29, Little- 2/21)