• India defeated Ireland in the 2nd T20I and sealed the series.

  • Rinku Singh won the Player of the Match for his scintillating batting.

Twitter reactions: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah lead India to series-clinching win over Ireland
India beat Ireland in the 2nd T20I (Image Source: Twitter)

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Team India emerged victorious against Ireland in the 2nd T20I and secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. With the triumph, the visitors also clinched the series.

Put in to bat, India showcased their batting prowess, accumulating a total of 185/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s solid knock of 58 runs off 43 deliveries laid the foundation, supported by contributions from Sanju Samson (40 off 26), Rinku Singh (38 off 21), and Shivam Dube (22 off 16). The Indian batters displayed a mix of boundaries and well-timed sixes to build a competitive total.

For the Irish side, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, and Craig Young claimed crucial wickets, each taking one scalp, while Josh Little managed to keep a lid on the run rate despite not taking any wickets. In pursuit of the challenging target, Ireland’s innings got off to a rocky start with early dismissals of Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker.

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However, skipper Andy Balbirnie rose to the occasion with an impressive 72 runs off 51 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. Curtis Campher‘s 18-ball 18 and Mark Adair’s late flourish of 23 off 15 balls kept Ireland’s hopes alive.

Jasprit Bumrah’s sizzling bowling seal the deal for India

The Indian bowlers displayed exceptional skills to defend their total. Captain Jasprit Bumrah‘s clinical performance earned him 2 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs. Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi also claimed 2 wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh chipped in with a wicket. The bowlers managed to keep a tight leash on the Irish batting lineup.

Ireland’s efforts fell short as they managed to reach 152/8 in their 20 overs, falling 33 runs short of India’s total. India’s disciplined bowling attack and excellent fielding played a pivotal role in securing their victory. Rinku was named Player of the Match for his explosive bating.

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With this win, India took a commanding 2-0 lead in the T20I series. In the previous match, India had won by a narrow margin of 2 runs through the DLS method. The next match of the series is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, at The Village, Malahide.

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