Phillps, Ferguson star as New Zealand beat Ireland in first T20
Glenn Phillips' quick-fire 69 and four wickets from Lockie Ferguson inspired New Zealand's 31-run win over Ireland in their opening Twenty20 international on Monday.
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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.
Ireland vs India 1st T20I: India Coast To Victory Despite Spirited Fight From Ireland
Ireland put up a spirted fight but India proved too strong for the home team to win the rain-hit opening T20I by seven wickets in Malahide on Sunday. Harry Tector's counter-attacking 64 not out off 33 balls took Ireland to 108 for four after the rain reduced the game to 12 overs a side. India were always ahead of the run rate in the chase and with contributions from Ishan Kishan (26 off 11), Deepak Hooda (47 not out off 29) and skipper Hardik Pandya (24 off 12), cruised to victory in 9.2 overs.
India vs Ireland, 1st T20I: India coast to seven-wicket win over spirited Ireland
Harry Tector's counter-attacking 64 not out off 33 balls took Ireland to 108 for four after the rain reduced the game to 12 overs a side. As it happened | ScorecardIndia were always ahead of the run rate in the chase and with contributions from Ishan Kishan (26 off 11), Deepak Hooda (47 not out off 29) and skipper Hardik Pandya (24 off 12), cruised to victory in 9.2 overs. Kishan continued his good form to get India off to a quick start. The first over of the innings went for 15 runs as Kishan collected a couple of fours and a six off Joshua Little. In a rather surprising move, Deepak Hooda came to open alongside Kishan in place of Ruturaj Gaikwad. He found his rhythm after a scratchy start and put up a match winning 64-run stand with Hardik.
Ireland announce 14-member squad for two-match T20I series against India
The squad named for the two-match T20I series against India includes call-ups for two of the North West Warriors squad - top-order batter Stephen Doheny and pace bowler Conor Olphert. Both players were recently handed retainer contracts by Cricket Ireland. The first match of the two-match T20I series will be played on June 26 at Malahide, while the second and the final match will be held on June 28.
Ireland Name Squad For India T20Is, Andrew Balbirnie To Captain
The Ireland Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a 14-player squad for two-match T20I series against India, scheduled to start on June 26 in Malahide. The squad named for the two-match T20I series against India includes call-ups for two of the North West Warriors squad - top-order batter Stephen Doheny and pace bowler Conor Olphert. Both players were recently handed retainer contracts by Cricket Ireland.