Ireland Academy opened their European T10 campaign with a nine-wicket thumping of Austria at the Cartama Oval in Spain.

Chasing 94, they raced to the win in the sixth over thanks to a belligerent unbeaten 59 from Terenure's Seamus Lynch, which came from only 18 deliveries and included 7 sixes and 3 fours.

John Matchett had gone for 10, but Max Burton showed his power too in 21 not out from seven balls.

The Irish had bounced back well having allowed the Austrians to reach 62 for 1 at the five overs mark.

A much improved bowling and fielding display was led by their trio of left-armers, with YMCA's Mikey O'Reilly (3-11) and Jamie Forbes (2-29) taking a combined five wickets, while Lisburn's Matthew Humphries claimed 2 for 12.

The Irish fielding was generally very good, with Bready's Scott Macbeth taking three catches.

Ireland went top of the table with their second win of the day as they thrashed the Czech Republic by 10 wickets in a one-sided contest.

Yet another fine bowling effort was backed by an athletic fielding display saw the Czechs restricted to just 44 for 6.

Carson McCullough picked up two wickets and a direct hit run out.

The other wicket takers were Finn Catherwood-Smith (1-5) - courtesy of a spectacular catch by keeper Max Burton- Matt Humphreys (1-10), and Cian Robertson (1-13). Mikey O'Reilly went wicketless, but conceded just five runs.

A feature of the tightness of the Irish attack was that they conceded no extras.

The Irish wasted no time in the chase, taking just 13 balls to reach their modest target, with Max Burton clearing the ropes four times in his unbeaten 30 from 8 balls, adding 45 with John Matchett (9*).

Pete Johnston's side are back in action on Tuesday when they play the hosts Spain (12.30pm), who also won both their opening day matches.