Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling both plundered a six before the Australian bowlers got into the act. The Irish captain was the first to perish, as Pat Cummins knocked back his off-stump with one that swung in. Stirling then slapped the second ball from Glenn Maxwell straight to mid-off, where Cummins took a fine low catch. Harry Tector hit back with a four down the ground but Maxwell had the last laugh. Mitchell Starc then followed it up with a double-wicket maiden as Ireland found themselves in deep trouble at 25/5 at the end of 4 overs chasing a steep 180.
😬 TROUBLE FOR IRELAND 😬
Glenn Maxwell strikes twice in the over and Ireland are three down early in the chase! #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/IBzl9S34KD
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) October 31, 2022
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