Andy Balbirnie laments missed opportunity for Ireland

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie believes Ireland missed an opportunity after their defeat to Australia yesterday. Australia wrapped up a 42-run win

UNBEATEN: Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker fired an unbeaten 71 off 48 balls for Ireland against Australia in Brisbane yesterday. Pic: AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie believes Ireland missed an opportunity after their defeat to Australia in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Monday. Australia wrapped up a 42-run win after Ireland were bowled out for 137 in 18.1 overs.

Ireland lost five wickets in 13 balls to slump from 18 without loss to 25 for five but Lorcan Tucker’s unbeaten 71 off 48 balls limited the damage.