Shane Watson starred as Australia beat Ireland by seven wickets in the opening World Twenty20 match in Group B. The all-rounder claimed 3-26 to help limit Ireland to 123-7 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
He dismissed Ireland captain William Porterfield with the first ball of the game and removed brothers Niall and Kevin O’Brien in the 15th over. Dropped on 29, Watson hit 51 off 30 balls, with three sixes, as Australia eased home with 4.5 overs to spare.
