Deepak Hooda and captain Hardik Pandya’s scintillating innings helped Team India beat Ireland by seven wickets in the rain-hit first T20 match. Cricket Club Ground on Sunday.
After heavy rain, the regulation was reduced from 20 overs to 12 per side with revised conditions. The powerplay was one to four overs with only three bowlers who could bowl two overs and two bowlers who could bowl three overs.
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Chahal took a wicket and conceded only 11 runs in his three overs spell. He was also awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his brilliant spell.
“Very tough (in these cold conditions). I felt like a finger spinner today (smiles). Sometimes it’s tough but you have to adapt to every situation,” Chahal said during the post-match presentation. Is.”
“He (Captain Hardik) gave me the freedom to bowl whatever I want. The atmosphere is quite chill. I am wearing three sweaters right now,” he said.
Hooda scored 47 off 29 balls to remain unbeaten and Hardik smashed 24 off 12 balls to help the visitors chase down a target of 109 runs in just 9.2 overs for a seven-wicket win.
Earlier, Harry Tector’s unbeaten 64 off 33 balls helped Ireland to 108/4/. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Chahal, Hardik Pandya and Avesh Khan took a wicket each.
India are now 1-0 up in the two-match series, with the second T20I scheduled for Tuesday.