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Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson Register Highest-Ever Partnership For India In T20Is

Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson's scripted India's highest-ever partnership in T20 Internationals (T20Is) with their massive stand against Ireland on Tuesday. The two stitched up a 176-run partnership in just 87 deliveries to help India post 225/7. Their partnership eclipsed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's 165-run stand against Sri Lanka in 2017. Samson contributed 67 off 34 in their partnership for the second wicket, while Hooda hit 98 off 53. Hooda eventually finished with 104 off 57 deliveries, while Samson scored 77 off 42.

"What A Fight!": Twitter Lauds Ireland For Almost Chasing 226 vs India

When India posted a total of 225/7 in the 2nd T20I against Ireland at The Village in Malahide, few would have anticipated a last-ball thriller. But the Irish batters were in no mood to go down without a fight and they took the attack to the Indian bowlers. After Paul Stirling's whirlwind knock gave them the perfect start, captain Andy Balbirnie took over and hit a fine half-century. Knocks from Harry Tector, George Dockrell and Mark Adair then almost saw the hosts over the line in what would have been an upset for the ages, but they eventually fell short by just four runs.

Deepak Hooda, Umran Malik Shine As India Clinch Series 2-0 vs Ireland

Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-bitting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series on Tuesday. Hooda scored 104 off 57 balls to become only the fourth Indian to hit a T20 International ton, while Sanju Samson contributed 77 off 42 balls to power India to a mammoth 225 for seven after opting to bat.

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: Deepak Hooda's maiden century helps India beat Ireland by 4 runs to pocket series 2-0

Hooda scored 104 off 57 balls to become only the fourth Indian to hit a T20 International ton, while Sanju Samson contributed 77 off 42 balls to power India to a mammoth 225 for seven after opting to bat. As it happened | ScorecardIreland took the chase to the last over with skipper Andy Balbirnie (60 off 37), Paul Stirling (40 off 18), Harry Tector (39 off 28) and George Dockrell (34 not out off 16) shining bright but they eventually fell short as rookie India pacer Umran Malik defended 17 runs in the final over. Opting to bat, Hooda showed he belonged to the big stage with his scintillating stroke play, both off the front and backfoot. While Hooda was elegant and at ease on the frontfoot, he was equally good on the backfoot, dispatching the ball over the midwicket boundary for a few sixes.

Ireland vs India 2nd T20I Live Score: Ishan Kishan Falls For 3, India 1 Down After Opting To Bat

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I, Live Score Updates: After opting to bat, India got off to a bad start as the side lost Ishan Kishan in just the third over of the innings. Ishan scored just 3. Earlier, India opted to bat first against Ireland in the second and final T20I at The Village, Dublin on Tuesday. Hardik Pandya called it right at the toss and said that conditions would be good for batting. Sanju Samson replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel replaced Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi was included in place of Yuzvendra Chahal as India looks to test its bench strength. The guests, who lead the two-match series 1-0, would eye a series sweep, while Ireland aim to end the series 1-1. Weather at Malahide in Dublin will be in focus as the first match was reduced to 12-overs-a-side due to rain. It is expected to be cloudy again but fans and players would hope that rain stays away. In the first game, the Indian batters were right on the money but the bowlers failed to meet the expectations. The second T20I gives them a chance to improve their performance. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Weather Update: Will Rain Disrupt Match Again?

Hardik Pandya-led India will look to complete a 2-0 sweep over Ireland when the two teams meet in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday at Malahide in Dublin. All eyes will be on the weather yet again as players would want to have a full 20-overs-a-side match. Persistent showers had ensured that the first match of the series at the same venue was restricted to a 12-overs-a-side contest.

India see off Ireland in rain-affected T20

Hardik Pandya got off to a winning start as India captain as the tourists chased down Ireland's 108-4 to win a rain-affected T20 international by seven wickets on Sunday.

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I Live Score: Umran Malik Makes Debut As India Take On Ireland

IND vs IRE, 1st T20I Live Updates: India face Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Hardik Pandya will lead India for the first time during the two-match series, and it will be interesting to see how the playing XI will look like. Young pacer Umran Malik received his maiden cap from vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and will make his debut. As per AccuWeather, the cloud cover is expected to remain for the entire duration of the game. At 4:30 PM Ireland Time (9 PM IST) 97 per cent cloud cover is expected to be there with 1 mm of rainfall expected from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST. The hosts are being led by Andrew Balbirnie, however the main focus would be on Paul Stirling as he has the knack of changing the game. India and Ireland have met three time in T20Is, previously with the former winning all three by hefty margins. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Ireland vs India: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson Register Highest-Ever Partnership For India In T20Is

"What A Fight!": Twitter Lauds Ireland For Almost Chasing 226 vs India

Deepak Hooda, Umran Malik Shine As India Clinch Series 2-0 vs Ireland

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: Deepak Hooda's maiden century helps India beat Ireland by 4 runs to pocket series 2-0

Ireland vs India 2nd T20I Live Score: Ishan Kishan Falls For 3, India 1 Down After Opting To Bat

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Weather Update: Will Rain Disrupt Match Again?

India see off Ireland in rain-affected T20

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I Live Score: Umran Malik Makes Debut As India Take On Ireland