New Delhi: India beat Ireland by seven wickets in a rain-hit first T20 on Sunday. Sent in to bat, Harry Tector slammed a 33-ball 64 laced with six boundaries and three sixes to single-handedly lift Ireland from 22 for three to past the 100-mark after rain reduced the match to a 12-over a side contest. India then returned to overhaul the target in 9.2 overs, scoring 111 for three, riding on Deepak Hooda’s unbeaten 29-ball 47.
Ishan Kishan (26 off 11 balls) and Hardik Pandya (24 off 12 balls) also chipped in with useful contributions. For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/16 in 3 overs) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/11 in 3 overs) were the stand out bowlers. Rain delayed the start of the first T20I between Ireland and India, here on Sunday. The rain has been playing hide and seek as the toss was also delayed due to the same reason.
Meanwhile, young pacer Umran Malik was handed his India cap. He is playing in place of Harshal Patel. On the other hand, Conor Olphert made his debut for Ireland.
