Ireland Lose Opening World Cup Match

Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign began today with defeat to Zimbabwe.

Ireland were defeated by Zimbabwe in their opening group match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe set a target of 175 after they were put out to bat first in Hobart.

Ireland could only reach 143 for 9 and lost by 31 runs.

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie spoke to Sky Sports after the defeat:

Ireland play Scotland on Wednesday and the West Indies on Friday.

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