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India vs Ireland Score, Match 8 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Result · Jun 05 2024, Wed - 08:00 PM (IST)
Match 8, - Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
IRELAND96
INDIA97/2
India won by 8 wickets
CRR:7.86
Player Of The Match
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India secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York on June 5.
The match, played on a pitch with inconsistent bounce, saw India comfortably chase down a target of 96 runs with 46 balls to spare.
Indian pacers dominate
Ireland's innings was a struggle from the outset. Batting on a challenging surface, they were bundled out for just 96 runs in 16 overs.
Gareth Delany was the top scorer with 26 runs, but the Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings. Hardik Pandya led the attack with figures of 3-27, while Jasprit Bumrah was exceptional, taking 2-6. The pace quartet of Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Bumrah, and Hardik exploited the seam movement and uneven bounce to great effect, collectively taking eight wickets for 81 runs.
Rohit and Pant Seal the Victory
Chasing a modest target, India lost an early wicket but Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant steadied the innings. Rohit scored a fluent 52 off 37 balls before retiring hurt after being struck on the arm.
Pant remained unbeaten on 36, guiding India to 97 for 2 and ensuring a smooth finish. The duo's composed batting nullified any threat posed by the Irish bowlers, making light work of the chase.
Pitch condition in focus ahead of IND vs PAK
The pitch conditions at the Nassau County International Stadium proved to be treacherous for the batsmen, with several players from both sides taking body blows. India's selection strategy, which included four fast bowlers and two spin-bowling all-rounders, paid off handsomely.
As India looks forward to their next match against Pakistan on June 9 at the same venue, they will be mindful of the challenging pitch conditions that lie ahead.
SIX! Barry McCarthy to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. It was a comprehensive victory for India. Rohit Sharma glued the innings, and in the end, Rishabh Pant finished things off in style. Ireland bowlers can only drag the innings to the 13th over but couldn't defend in the end. Jasprit Bumrah was awarded as the Player of the match for his brilliant performance with the ball.
Barry McCarthy to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Fended, hit body to first slip for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
Ben White to Shivam Dube. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Little.
Ben White to Shivam Dube. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Delany.
OUT! Caught. Ben White to Suryakumar Yadav. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Dockrell. Ben White strikes one more for the Irish.
Ben White to Rishabh Pant. Googly half volley, down leg side down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
FOUR! Ben White to Rishabh Pant. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Ben White to Suryakumar Yadav. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot Steer, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by White.
Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Josh Little to Rishabh Pant. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
SIX! Josh Little to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Josh Little to Rishabh Pant. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs.
Wide Josh Little to Rishabh Pant. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
APPEAL! Josh Little to Rishabh Pant. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit body to first slip for no runs, fielded by Stirling, appeal made for L.B.W. Ireland players are desperate for a wicket.
Mark Adair to Rohit Sharma. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Tector.
FOUR! Mark Adair to Rohit Sharma. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mark Adair to Rohit Sharma. Half volley, middle stump moves in front working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Delany.
Mark Adair to Rohit Sharma. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by McCarthy.
Mark Adair to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by McCarthy.
Mark Adair to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump swayed away cutting, Left for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Wide Mark Adair to Rishabh Pant. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Campher.
Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
SIX! Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
SIX! Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
APPEAL! Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Back of a length, to leg moves in front Slog, hit body to backward point for no runs, fielded by Campher, appeal made for Caught. Poor review from the Irish skipper.
Josh Little to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Campher.
Barry McCarthy to Rishabh Pant. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Tector.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Rishabh Pant. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite their contrasting personalities, have been India's batting backbone in white-ball cricket for nearly two decades. Their journeys began in different locations (Belfast for Rohit, Dambulla for Kohli) and might culminate together next month in the Caribbean World Cup.
This could be their last hurrah, considering the increasing emphasis on strike rate and the upcoming World Cups being far ahead (2026 and 2027). Both aim to end on a high, replicating their past World Cup wins (2007 T20 for Rohit, 2011 ODI for Kohli).
Their success stems from mutual respect and defined roles. Kohli admired Rohit's early talent, while Rohit carved a niche in white-ball formats.
Kohli, the more adaptable batsman, excelled across formats, while Rohit struggled initially in Tests before flourishing as an opener later in his career.
Now, they must rely on their T20 experience. Rohit, the natural big-hitter, has an advantage. Kohli, with his occasional big shots, needs to address his struggle against spin, particularly left-arm.
However, his newfound slog-sweep against spinners in the IPL offers promise, especially as pitches might slow down in the World Cup.
Beyond individual glory, their final charge for an ICC trophy is a captivating prospect for fans. This World Cup might be the last chance to witness their magic, leaving a void after their departure. Team India will begin their campaign against Ireland in New York on June 5.