Australia shocked by Ireland in T20 World Cup warm-up

08.02.2023 - 16:53 news24.com

Reigning champions and heavy tournament favourites Australia fell to a shock three-wicket defeat against Ireland in a Women's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game in Stellenbosch on Wednesday.Half-centuries from Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath powered Australia to 168-5 in their innings, but Ireland chased down the target with two balls to spare.

Captain Laura Delany top-scored with 32, as three other batters made more than 20.Australia, the world's number one team in the format, have won five of the seven Women's Twenty20 World Cups.

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