Colombo, February 11 Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding 67-run victory over Ireland here on Wednesday.
Thanks to Marcus Stoinis' 45 and Matthew Renshaw and Josh Inglis' scores of 37 each, Australia posted 182 for six after electing to bat first.
Pacer Nathan Ellis (4/12) and spinner Adam Zampa (4/23) then took eight wickets between them, dismissing Ireland in 16.5 overs.
Brief scores:
Australia: 182/6 in 20 overs (Marcus Stoinis 45, Matt Renshaw 37, Josh Inglis 37; Mark Adair 2/44)
Ireland: 115/9 in 16.5 overs (George Dockrell 41; Nathan Ellis 4/12, Adam Zampa 4/23)
