T20 World Cup: Australia Faces Ireland Under Pressure After Recent Series Losses

Summary

Australia faces Ireland in the T20 World Cup under pressure after recent series losses, playing without key bowlers. The spin-friendly Colombo pitch may influence the match outcome.

Key Points
  • Australia enters the T20 World Cup under pressure after losing recent series against Pakistan and India.
  • Australia will compete without their 'Big Three' bowlers: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
  • Ireland lost their opening match against Sri Lanka by 20 runs and are also under pressure.
  • The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is spin-friendly, making scores above 150 challenging for teams batting first.
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