India will take on Ireland in the first T20I on Friday (August 18). Jasprit Bumrah will lead a second-string team, as the first-choice players have been given rest. All eyes will be on Bumrah, who is returning to the squad after 11 months. The pacer’s fitness will be keenly watched as he gets ready for the two major global events in two months.
Apart from Bumrah, even Prasidh Krishna is making from a long injury layoff. Both pacers are vital components for India during Asia Cup and World Cup. Bumrah-led young squad also sees Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, and Ravi Bishnoi. All these players will get enough games ahead of Asian Games.
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This is the second consecutive year India is touring Ireland for T20 series. Last time India played two games this time they will play three T20Is. All eyes will be on the batters as head coach Rahul Dravid said depth in batting is what India lacks. Again the number four cauldron and wicketkeeper batter is a thing to worry about.
Sanju Samson is there as a wicketkeeper, and he will be given enough chances during Ireland series at number five role. Batting looks slightly weak for India, and the onus will be on Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, and Samson to do the bulk of the run-scoring.
Meanwhile, Ireland have a solid team led by Paul Stirling. Their batting looks well-balanced, with the likes of Curtis Campher, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, and George Dockrell among the mix.
IND vs IRE: Match Details
Match: ND vs IRE 1st T20
Date & Time: Friday, August 18, 7:30 PM
Venue: Dublin, Ireland
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
IND vs IRE: Pitch Report
The match will be played in Dublin, traditionally, the pitch here is good for batting. The Pacers will get some assistance in the initial few overs.
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Captain – Tilak Varma
Vice-captain – Curtis Campher
Wicketkeeper – Lorcan Tucker
Batters – Jaiswal, Samon, Paul Stirling
All-rounders – Washington Sundar, Dockrell
Bowlers – Bumrah, Prasidh, Joshua Little
IND vs IRE: Probable Playing XIs
IND: Gaikwad, Jaiswal, Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Bishnoi, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
IRE: Stirling, Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Delany, Dockrell, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy
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