3rd One-Day Match: Ireland v Australia 'A'

By Gerry Byrne

27 August 1998


Australia A won the third of the One Day Matches against Ireland yesterday at Waringstown by the convincing margin of 8 wickets. Ireland again won the Toss and elected to bat. However a devastating opening spell by Bichel reduced them to 15 for 4, with Steve Waugh being dismissed first ball. From that point there was no real way back, although a fine 57 from skipper Angus Dunlop, supported by Paul Mooney and Jonathan Bushe, who added 32 for the eighth wicket, eventually enabled them to reach 138. Best of the Australian Bowlers was Miller who took 4 for 28 and Bichel who finished with 3 for 32.

Australia A made short work of this, reaching their victory target in 30.3 Overs, with Hussey leading the way with 78*, which included 9 4's and 2 6's. The best of the Irish bowler was off spinner McCallan who took 2 for 33 in his 10 Overs.

The series continues today at Downpatrick with the last match on Saturday at Beechgrove in Derry.


Source: Gerry Byrne (byrnegy@iol.ie)

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