India vs Ireland Highlights: India Wins by 8 Wickets in T20 World Cup 2024
The Indian cricket team started their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a convincing 8-wicket win over Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday. Rohit Sharma’s men chased down Ireland’s total of 96 runs in just 12.2 overs, with Hardik Pandya leading the way with a three-wicket haul.
India vs Ireland Highlights
- India’s Innings: India’s chase was led by Rohit Sharma, who scored 45 runs off 34 balls. Rishabh Pant added 24 runs off 18 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 15 runs off 10 balls. Hardik Pandya picked up three wickets, including those of Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie, to help India restrict Ireland to 96 runs.
- Ireland’s Innings: Ireland’s batting lineup struggled against India’s bowling attack. Paul Stirling top-scored with 24 runs off 22 balls, while Lorcan Tucker added 15 runs off 13 balls. The rest of the Irish batsmen failed to make a significant impact, with the team being bowled out for 96 runs.
Table for All Player Runs Details
| Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 45 | 34 | 132.35 |
| Rishabh Pant | 24 | 18 | 133.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 15 | 10 | 150 |
| Hardik Pandya | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanju Samson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Performances
- Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya picked up three wickets, including those of Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie, to help India restrict Ireland to 96 runs.
- Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma scored 45 runs off 34 balls to lead India’s chase.
- Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant added 24 runs off 18 balls to support Rohit Sharma.
Conclusion
India’s win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener sets the tone for their campaign in the tournament. The team’s bowling attack, led by Hardik Pandya, was impressive, while the batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma, showed good depth and consistency. India will look to build on this win and continue their momentum in the tournament.
