Published: Aug 27, 2015, 06:55 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 28, 2015, 11:23 AM (IST)
Australin opening batsman, Joe Burns was dismissed for a healthy 69 by spinner, Craig Young after being caught-behind by Niall O’Brien, in the only ODI against minnows Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Thursday. Currently, Australia are 156 for the loss of a wicket in 25 overs with opener, David Warner and skipper, Steven Smith on 80 and two, respectively. Earlier, Australian skipper, Steven Smith won the toss and elected to bat first, with Ashton Agar, Marcus Stoinis and James Pattinson missing out, while George Dockrell, Max Sorensen and Kevin O’Brien missing out for the Irish. Since the match had a delayed start due to rain, the game was reduced to 47 overs per side. LIVE UPDATES: Ireland vs Australia, one-off ODI at Belfas
Australia get ready to embrace their first round of limited-overs cricket since winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 when they take on Ireland in the one-off One-Day International (ODI) at Belfast on Thursday. The visiting Australian team return to action after a surreal few weeks, that saw them bid emotional goodbyes to veterans Michael Clarke, Chris Rogers, Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris. They also surrendered the coveted Ashes urn in the 2015 edition by a 2-3 margin, losing the matches at Cardiff, Edgbaston and Trent Bridge in spectacular fashion, while thumping the hosts at Lord’s and The Oval. Ireland, on the other hand, will play their first round of cricket against a top quality side since the 2015 World Cup, having finished as the semi-finalists in the recent ICC World T20 Qualifiers 2015. Live Scorecard: Ireland vs Australia 2015, One-off ODI at Belfast
