IRE vs IND: 2nd T20I Review – Rinku Singh shines in his debut innings

The second T20I between Ireland and India saw the Jasprit Bumrah-led India win the clash after a dominant performance in the game. Coming into the clash after a win in the first T20I, India came in to bat first after losing the toss and got off to a good start to the first innings as Ruturaj Gaikwad played a brilliant knock of 58 runs. Sanju Samson put forth an amazing performance as well, scoring 40 runs in 26 deliveries. Rinku Singh added 38 runs in 21 balls as the visitors posted 185 runs on the board in the first innings.

Barry McCarthy was the highest wicket-taker for Ireland in the first innings, taking two wickets and conceding 36 runs in four overs, and as the hosts came up to chase the target down, they got off to a brilliant start as Andy Balbirnie amassed 72 runs in 51 deliveries.

However, the rest of the batting order could not amount to much. Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi, and Jasprit Bumrah impressed with the ball, taking two wickets each and Arshdeep Singh struck once as India won the game by 33 runs.

Top performers of the match

Best batter of the match

Andy Balbirnie:

Ireland opener Andy Balbirnie was undoubtedly the best batter from the second T20I between Ireland and India. Scoring 72 runs in 51 deliveries, Balbirnie propelled his side to a brilliant start during the run chase. However, it was all of naught as the hosts eventually lost the game.

Best bowler of the match

Jasprit Bumrah was the best bowler from the second T20I between Ireland and India, the 29-year-old has made a sensational return to international cricket, taking two wickets and conceding 15 runs in four overs, Bumrah’s spell was crucial for India in winning the game for his side.

What’s next for both teams?

For their next assignment, Ireland and India will face each other in the third T20I of the series on Wednesday, August 23