Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign goes back on the line on Monday when it takes on plucky underdogs Ireland at the Gabba (7pm AEDT).
The good news is that the Brisbane forecast looks promising: The Bureau of Meteorology predicts only a 10 per cent chance of rain for the rest of the night.
Brisbane is bracing for a heavy downpour although it’s not expected to hit the Queensland capital until the early hours of Tuesday morning.
It’s crucial for both sides to play — and win — with Ireland sitting in third and Australia in fourth on three points due to England having a better net run rate.
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The loser will hold onto a mathematical possibility of finishing inside the top two, although it would be highly improbable.
If Australia was to lose, for example, it…
