New Zealand beat Ireland by 35 runs in the ICC Men's T-20 Cricket World Cup at Adelaide on Friday.

Batting first, New Zealand scored 185 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

In reply, Ireland scored 150 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the 20 overs.

In the second match, Australia will play against Afghanistan at the same venue at 1:00 pm.