Australia vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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Based on 3 H2H matches (2012–2026)
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AUS
W2 L2
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W1 L2
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Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
AUS at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Shane Watson
249 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Starc
13 wkts
IRE at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
George Dockrell
50 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
George Dockrell
4 wkts
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Australia
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Porterfield (c) | c Mitchell Starc b Shane Watson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | c Shane Watson b Mitchell Starc | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Ed Joyce | c David Warner b Glenn Maxwell | 16 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Niall O'Brien | b Shane Watson | 20 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gary Wilson (wk) | lbw b Brad Hogg | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Kevin O'Brien | c Matthew Wade b Shane Watson | 35 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 120.69 |
| Alex Cusack | not out | 15* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Trent Johnston | b Mitchell Starc | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Nigel Jones | not out | 14* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Christian | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Brad Hogg | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | c Kevin O'Brien b George Dockrell | 26 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 113.04 |
| Shane Watson | run out (Trent Johnston) | 51 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 170 |
| Michael Hussey | lbw b Kevin O'Brien | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Cameron White | not out | 22* | 19 | 3 | 0 | 115.79 |
| George Bailey (c) | not out | 6* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Rankin | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Trent Johnston | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Cusack | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 3.1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin O'Brien | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shane Watson
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Mitchell Starc
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Alex Cusack
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Brad Hogg
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Nigel Jones
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
David Warner
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Cameron White
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Niall O'Brien
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Ed Joyce
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Trent Johnston
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Michael Hussey
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Boyd Rankin
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Pat Cummins
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Daniel Christian
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
George Bailey
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Gary Wilson
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
William Porterfield
IRE
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Australia vs Ireland: who played
Australia won by 7 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2012 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 19 September 2012. Shane Watson top-scored with 51 off 30 balls and Shane Watson took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs Ireland?
Australia XI: David Warner, Shane Watson, Michael Hussey, Cameron White, George Bailey (c), Brad Hogg, Matthew Wade (wk), Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins. Ireland XI: William Porterfield (c), Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce, Niall O'Brien, Gary Wilson (wk), Kevin O'Brien, Alex Cusack, Trent Johnston, Nigel Jones, Boyd Rankin, George Dockrell.
Who won Australia vs Ireland?
Australia won by 7 wickets (with 29 balls remaining).
When and where was Australia vs Ireland played?
Australia vs Ireland was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday 19 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in Australia vs Ireland?
Australia scored 125/3 in 15.1 overs. Ireland scored 123/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs Ireland?
Shane Watson was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs Ireland?
Shane Watson top-scored with 51 off 30 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs Ireland?
Shane Watson took 3/26 in 4 overs.