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Australia win toss and field against Ireland

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Australia rotated their bowlers after Thursday's warm-up victory over Leicestershire.

Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to field in the lone one-day international against Ireland at Stormont, Belfast on Saturday.Australia rotated their bowlers after Thursdays warm-up victory over Leicestershire, with veteran quick Brett Lee, Pat Cummins and Ben Hilfenhaus replacing James Pattinson, Clint McKay and Mitchell Johnson.George Bailey was also left out, following a minor injury, with Peter Forrest taking his place.Ireland gave a debut to Middlesex seamer Tim Murtagh, qualified for the country through his grandparents, and omitted Andrew White and Max Sorensen from their squad of 13.This fixture, a full one-day international, precedes Australias five-match one-day series against England starting at Lords on June 29.The start of the match was delayed by 45 minutes due to a wet outfield but there was no reduction in overs.