IND vs IRE: India's spectacular win over Ireland, defeated by 7 wickets in the first match

India vs Ireland India defeated Ireland by 7 wickets in the first T20 match. The Indian team, led by Hardik, chased down the target of 109 runs by Ireland with 16 balls to spare.

India vs Ireland 1st T20I Match: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in the first match of the two-match T20I series. Ireland scored 108 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 12 overs due to rain. In response, India won the match by scoring 111 for 3 in 9.2 overs with 16 balls to spare. Ishan Kishan 26 runs for India, Suryakumar was dismissed without opening an account. Deepak Hooda scored an unbeaten 47 and captain Hardik Pandya scored 24 runs. Dinesh Karthik remained unbeaten on 5 runs. Craig Young took 2 wickets for Ireland.

Going to bowl first, India had dropped three wickets in the powerplay. But thanks to the half-century partnership between Tector and Tucker, Ireland managed to reach the score of 108 runs. Harry Tector scored 64 not out for Ireland. In the second over itself, Ireland suffered two major setbacks. Captain Andy Balbirnie (0) and Paul Stirling (4) were dismissed. While Bhuvneshwar dismissed Balbirnie, captain Hardik Pandya dismissed Paul Stirling. Tucker and Tector shared a 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Tucker was dismissed for 18 off 16 balls. Dockrell scored 4 runs. Delany contributed 8 runs. For India, Bhuvneshwar, Hardik, Chahal and Avesh got 1-1 wickets.

India won the first match

India beat Ireland by seven wickets in the first match. India chased down the target of 109 runs with 16 balls to spare. Deepak Hooda scored 47 not out for India. The second match between these two teams will be played on Tuesday.