With this result, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Just as the match was shaping up with Ireland picking up two quick wickets, the heavens opened up, and the excitement was dampened by the rain. Later, India won the match by 2 runs via DLS method.
Despite facing a challenging situation, number seven batter Barry McCarthy (51*) displayed remarkable determination and brave hitting, allowing Ireland to post a respectable total of 137/7 in the first T20 International of the three-match series at The Village in Dublin today.
While India seemed to have a firm grip on the match, the efforts of McCarthy and Curtis Campher (39) gave Ireland a fighting chance. Among the Indian bowlers, skipper Jasprit Bumrah, T20I debutant Prasidh Krishna, and Ravi Bishnoi each claimed two wickets to their name.
In the lead-up to the game, India’s captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland. The T20I arena witnessed the debuts of Prasidh Krishna and Rinku Singh. Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to international cricket after a hiatus of 327 days.
As the rain played spoilsport, what could have been an enthralling battle between India and Ireland turned into a tale of unpredictable weather dictating the outcome. Bumrah and Paul Stirling exchanged handshakes under the shelter of umbrellas in the presence of the umpires, marking the conclusion of this match. With this result, India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
The standout moments of the game included Bumrah’s remarkable comeback to international cricket and McCarthy’s exceptional innings that spearheaded Ireland’s resilient fightback.
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