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Australia v Ireland, World T20 2012, Group B, Colombo

All-round Watson too much for Ireland

William Porterfield won the toss and chose to bat
William Porterfield won the toss and chose to bat•ICC/Getty
Mitchell Starc picked up two wickets, including opener Paul Stirling
Mitchell Starc picked up two wickets, including opener Paul Stirling•Getty Images
Kevin O'Brien top-scored with 35, and was involved in a half-century stand with his brother Niall
Kevin O'Brien top-scored with 35, and was involved in a half-century stand with his brother Niall•Associated Press
Watson had an impressive day, scoring a half-century to go with his three wickets
Watson had an impressive day, scoring a half-century to go with his three wickets•AFP
Shane Watson dismissed Porterfield first ball
Shane Watson dismissed Porterfield first ball•AFP
Brad Hogg got rid of Gary Wilson to reduce Ireland to 33 for 4
Brad Hogg got rid of Gary Wilson to reduce Ireland to 33 for 4•AFP
Watson saw off the brothers and Ireland could only manage 123 for 7
Watson saw off the brothers and Ireland could only manage 123 for 7•AFP
Cameron White saw Australia home with an unbeaten 22, sealing victory in the 16th over
Cameron White saw Australia home with an unbeaten 22, sealing victory in the 16th over•AFP
Niall O'Brien was bowled for 20
Niall O'Brien was bowled for 20•Associated Press
David Warner began positively in the chase
David Warner began positively in the chase•AFP