India Defeat Ireland by 8 wickets in their T20 World Opener.
Bowling first, India bundled out Ireland for just 96 runs. In reply, India chased the target in just 12.2 overs.
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T20 Wc 2024: India Cush Ireland by Eight Wickets - In Pictures
Indian team crushed Ireland by eight wickets in their opener of the T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland surrendered in front of Team India's supereb bowling performance as the Irish team only managed to get 96 runs on board in the first inning. India chased the target in just 12.2 overs.
By Sunny Daud | Updated: June 6, 2024 4:54 AM IST
India registers most victories against Ireland in T20Is.
With this victory, India earned their eighth win against the Ireland side in the T20Is.
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Jasprit Bumrah named as Player of the match.
Jasprit Bumrah was named as the player of the match as he clinched two wickets and gave just six runs in three overs.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Opened the innings for India.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was the new opening pair for the Indian team against Ireland. Unfortunately Kohli got out on a low score of 1 off five deliveries.
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Rohit Sharma masterclass against Ireland.
Rohit Sharma was struggling in the initial phase of the second innings but gradually he picked up his form and ended up scoring 52 off 37 deliveries.
Rishabh Pant's finishing touch.
In a surprising move, Rishabh Pant was promoted at No.3 to pace the innings fast. Rishabh Pant did the same and helped Indian team to cross the finish line, his 36* runs of 26 deliveries helped his side to finish the run chase in just 12.2 overs