Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York - In a decisive display of skill and strategy, India triumphed over Ireland by eight wickets in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on June 5.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India made an immediate impact. Arshdeep Singh set the tone by dismissing both Irish openers, including captain Paul Stirling, early in the innings. Hardik Pandya, leading India's bowling attack, delivered an impressive spell, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs, restricting Ireland to a modest 96 runs. Jasprit Bumrah also contributed significantly with figures of 2 for 6.
Ireland struggled against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. Gareth Delany was the top scorer for Ireland with 26 runs, but lacked substantial support from other batsmen. The Irish side collapsed, with only a brief resistance from the lower order, folding with four overs to spare.
In their chase, India faced little resistance. Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring a brisk 52 off 37 balls, featuring three sixes and four fours, before retiring hurt. Rishabh Pant provided a solid finish with an unbeaten 36 off 26 balls, ensuring India reached the target with 46 balls remaining.
This commanding performance sets a strong precedent for India's campaign in the tournament. They next face arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9 at the same venue, a match eagerly anticipated by fans worldwide.
Match Summary:
- Ireland: 96/10 in 16 overs (Gareth Delany 26, Hardik Pandya 3/27, Jasprit Bumrah 2/6)
- India: 100/2 in 12.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 52 retired hurt, Rishabh Pant 36*, Mark Adair 1/27)
- Result: India won by 8 wickets.
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