India began their T20 World Cup campaign with an eight-wicket win over Ireland in New York ahead of their blockbuster clash with Pakistan this weekend.
India – their second T20 World Cup title and first since the first in 2007 – bowled Ireland out for 96 in 16 overs on a bowler-friendly pitch, with Hardik Pandya taking three wickets while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each. occupied. Clinical display.
Virat Kohli, the leading scorer in all T20 World Cups, was one goal behind in the run chase, but skipper Rohit Sharma (52 off 37) scored a 36-ball fifty after Andy Balbirnie dropped two at slips. Before he retired, he suffered a shoulder injury.
Rishabh Pant (36no off 26) reverse-scooped Barry McCarthy for 3 for a six to give India a resounding victory with 46 balls to spare.
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Indian fans were left stunned when Virat Kohli suffered just one defeat against Ireland.
India is scheduled to play Pakistan. sky sportsAt the same venue on Sunday (3.30pm), they have won six of their seven completed T20 World Cup matches, including the previous one in Australia in 2022.
Ireland's next game is against Canada on Friday (3:30 p.m.), also in New York, as the Canadians aim to bounce back from their first loss to co-hosts the United States.
More to follow.
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