Aussies still alive in the contest! Defeated Ireland by 42 runs

News Desk: Australia still alive in the ICC World T20 2022. On Monday, the Aussies defeated Ireland by 42 runs.

Coming to bat first, the Aussies scored 179 with the loss of 5 wickets in their quota of 20 overs. Skipped Aaron Finch scored 63 off 44 balls and Mitch Marsh and Marcus Stoinis played a supporting role from the other end.

Coming to chase, Ireland lost wickets early. They survived till 18.1 overs and ended up on 137. Among the Irish batsmen, Lorcan Tucker survived the lethal Aussie bowling attack and remained unbeaten on 71 off 48 balls.

Player of the match award has been given to Aussie skipper Aaron Finch.