India showcased a dominant performance against Ireland, highlighted by a clinical display of bowling and batting prowess. India’s fast bowlers ripped through Ireland’s batting order, limiting them to a paltry total of 96 runs in just 16 overs.
Arshdeep Singh set the tone early by dismissing both Irish openers in the third over, after India’s captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah further bolstered India’s bowling attack, with Pandya claiming three wickets and Bumrah delivering his trademark yorker to dismiss Josh Little.
The onslaught continued as Pandya and Axar Patel contributed with crucial wickets, supported by Mohammed Siraj’s disciplined bowling. Bumrah emerged as the standout performer, finishing with impressive figures of 2/6 in three overs.
In response, India’s batting line-up started strongly, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge alongside Virat Kohli. Although Kohli fell early, Rohit continued his onslaught, scoring a brisk 52 runs off 37 balls before retiring hurt.
Rishabh Pant then took charge of the chase, displaying his aggressive batting style as he guided India towards victory. Pant’s unbeaten 36 off 26 balls, including a reverse scoop six, sealed the win for India in just 12.2 overs.
Overall, India’s comprehensive victory against Ireland showcased their dominance in both bowling and batting departments, setting a positive tone for their campaign in the tournament.
