NICK HOWSON: After upsetting England, the Irish are targetting another surprise result against a host nation who need two decent wins to ensure they finish in the top two
Ireland are vowing to impose the same positive approach that saw them beat England when taking on Australia in Brisbane.
Andrew Balbirnie's side upset the 50-over world champions at the MCG to keep alive hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals.
After making 157, wickets for Josh Little, Fionn Hand, Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell put England in trouble on 86 for 5.
Though Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone navigated Jos Buttler's side to 105 for 5, they were five runs behind the Duckworth Lewis Stern target when the heavens opened.
Ahead of a first T20I meeting with Australia since 2012, Gareth Delany says the tournament hosts should expect more of the same at The Gabba.
Josh Little celebrates on the way to Ireland beating England (Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
"Probably a similar approach that we took against England; we're not coming into any of these games fearing anybody," he told the media.
"Obviously it's probably one of the best attacks in world cricket at the moment, so it will be a tough challenge, but I think the guys have shown throughout this tournament that we can mix it with the best. Definitely have confidence in the guys to take it on."
The MCG washout on Friday (October 28) marginally benefitted Australia in what looks likely to be a two-way battle to accompany New Zealand in the knock-out phase. They are likely to require wins in their final two matches to stand any chance of progressing, while also needing decent margins of victory to leapfrog England on net run rate.
After being thumped by the Kiwis and troubled by Sri Lanka there is enough recent evidence to suggest this won't be the routine victory Aaron Finch and his players will be seeking.
THE BIG MATCHWho: Australia v IrelandWhere: The Gabba, BrisbaneWhen: Monday, October 31 (6pm local time, 8am BST)Prediction: Australia
"They've got some seriously talented players," said Finch. "They've got a lot of experience, especially at the top of the order, as well, so they're never a team that you can take lightly.
"If the wicket has got anything in it, they've got very good bowlers to maximise that, as well.
"I think, like I said, it's just about making sure that you do the basics really well early on, and then if the game opens up, that will present some opportunities.
"We've seen the Gabba can be a high-scoring game. We obviously haven't been down there today to see the wicket, but we'll probably get a look at it from the game that starts in half an hour or so."
Finch's 31 not out was an awkward innings to watch (James Worsfold/Getty Images)
Finch cut a frustrated figure in scoring an unbeaten 31 against Sri Lanka, hitting just a single boundary in 42 deliveries as he struggled to time the ball.
The captain came in down the order against West Indies and England to accommodate Cameron Green and hasn't ruled out doing the same again.
"Yeah, there's a possibility," he added. "There are things we talk about every strategy session as we sit down and go through all possible scenarios and how all 15 players in the squad can fit into the side and different combinations we can go with.
"We never rule any combination out, regardless of how the team is functioning."
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