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David Charlesworth, PA, Brisbane

Ireland lose as Aaron Finch inspired Australia boost World Cup semi-final hopes

Aaron Finch flourished as Australia took an appreciable chunk out of their net run-rate deficit at the T20 World Cup by beating Ireland in Brisbane.

Finch was criticised for his performance last time out against Sri Lanka but sparkled with three sixes and six fours in his 63 off 44 balls as Australia posted 179 for five, adding 101 in the last 10 overs.

Ireland lost five wickets in 13 balls to slump from 18 without loss to 25 for five. But Lorcan Tucker might have done England a favour with an unbeaten 71 in 48 balls to restrict Australia to a 42-run win.

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