India vs Ireland 1st T20I at Dublin, 18 Aug, 2023

Toss: India, who chose to bowl
Ireland 139/7 (20)
India 47/2 (6.4)
India won by 2 runs (DLS Method due to rain)
Man of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah
  • Sanju Samson 0 * (1)
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad 19 * (15)

Over 1.1 Josh Little bowls a good length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, gets covers the line and pushes it to covers

Over 1.2 Josh Little bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, goes on to the back foot and slapped away behind square on the off-side but there's a deep backward point in place

Over 1.4 Josh Little bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, gets back in the crease and cuts it through backward point for a single.

Over 2.1 Barry McCarthy bowls a good length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, gets forward and leaves it alone outside off through to the keeper.

Over 2.2 Barry McCarthy bowls a good length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, gets forward and  steers it to third man to rotate strike

Over 2.6 Barry McCarthy bowls a good length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, gets forward and plays it with an open bat face past backward point to retain strike

Over 3.1 Josh Little bowls a pitched up delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Boundary! leans ahead a touch and drives it through covers to get the desired result, didn't move his feet much.

Over 3.2 Josh Little bowls a back of length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, goes on to the back foot and defends it to cover point.

Over 3.5 Josh Little bowls a pitched up delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, gets forward and drives it off the inner half of the bat to mid-on

Over 3.6 Josh Little bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, goes on to the back foot and tries to flashes it hard but misses.

Over 4.3 Barry McCarthy bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, goes on to the back foot and cuts it past backward point for a single

Over 4.5 Barry McCarthy bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Six! Stands tall and hooks it over fine leg or a maximum.

Over 4.6 Barry McCarthy bowls a back of length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, backs away in the crease and cut to deep backward point

Over 4.6 Barry McCarthy bowls a back of length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, backs away in the crease and cut to deep backward point

Over 5.1: Wide ball. Josh Little to Ruturaj Gaikwad,

Over 5.1: Single. Josh Little to Ruturaj Gaikwad,

Over 5.1 Josh Little bowls it short of length to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, goes on to the back foot and slapped to deep backward point

Over 6.1 CA Young bowls a good length delivery to Ruturaj Gaikwad,1 run, goes on to the back foot and  tucked to mid-wicket for a run

Over 6.5 CA Young bangs it short onto the pitch to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, stays deep inside the crease and ducks under it to sways away from the bouncer.

17:25 Local Time, 16:25 GMT, 21:55 IST: The umpires have decided to call for the covers 

18:06 Local Time, 17:06 GMT, 22:36 IST: it's still raining.

18:14 Local Time, 17:14 GMT, 22:44 IST: The two umpires have a chat with Jasprit Bumrah and Paul Stirling and have decided to call it a match

India won by 2 runs (DLS Method) and lead the series with 1-0

Barry McCarthy (IRE): It is always good to contribute to the team, disappointed that we didn't get a win. (On his partnership with Campher) We knew we had to get a good score on the board. We were enforcing ourselves and playing strong shots. In the second innings, there was a little bit in the wicket. It's important to take the game to the opposition. It's always nice to contribute to the team.

Jasprit Bumrah | India captain and Player of the Match: Felt very good, so many sessions I did at the NCA, didn't feel I missed out a lot or was doing something new. Credit to the staff, they kept me in good spirits. You are not thinking about yourself, you are thinking about others out there. Not really nervous but very happy. There was some swing upfront so we wanted to use it. Luckily we won the toss and it was coming out fine. There was some help due to the weather, so very happy. In every game, you would want more. After a crisis, they played well, credit where it is due. Even when you win, there are areas to improve on. Everybody is very confident, they are very well prepared. I think the IPL also helps. It is always good, wherever we go, they support us, that helps us to keep the spirit high.