Australia thrash Ireland

Australia claimed a nine-wicket victory over Ireland in Barbados to secure a place in the ICC World Cup semi-finals.

Shaun Tait and Glenn MCGrath claiemd three wickets each as the Irish were dismised for 91 in 30 overs.

Adams Gilchrist made 34 in 25 balls, but lost his wicket Ireland's Australian-born captain Trent Johnston.

Michael Hussey and Andrew Symonds then combined to clinch victory inside 13 overs.

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