Pandya backs Malik to shine for India despite forgettable debut
India captain Hardik Pandya has backed Umran Malik to make his mark on the international stage despite the fast bowler's nervous debut in the Twenty20 series against Ireland.
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India defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the first T20I of the two-match series between the sides on Sunday. Chasing a target of 109 runs in a rain-curtailed game, India reached home with 16 balls to spare. The 12-over-a-side match in Dublin also saw pace sensation Umran Malik making his India debut. While everyone was expecting an exhibition of fast bowling from Umran, it was Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who hogged limelight for his pace.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he enjoyed bowling in the first T20I against Ireland on Sunday, as the new ball swung early on in favourable cold conditions here. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and skipper Hardik Pandya guided the visitors to a seven-wicket win in the rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground. After heavy rain, the regulation 20 overs were reduced to 12 per side with revised conditions. The powerplay was from one to four overs, with only three bowlers who can bowl two overs and two bowlers who could bowl three overs.
India vs Ireland 2022: Hardik Pandya backs Umran Malik after an average debut
Ireland in his first match as India captain, Hardik Pandya backed his fellow teammate and debutant Umran Malik who couldn't deliver in his maiden international outing. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and Hardik guided Team India to a seven-wicket over Ireland in a rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground. Pacer Malik, who earned his debut cap on Sunday, had a forgetful outing as he conceded 14 runs in the single over he bowled and went wicketless.
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Indian pace sensation Umran Malik was handed his debut cap on Sunday by seasoned India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ahead of the team's 1st T20I against Ireland. Umran, who watched the action from the sidelines in the home series against South Africa, would want to make the most of this opportunity. The paceman from Jammu and Kashmir impressed one and all with pace and energy in the IPL 2022, where he ended with 22 wickets. His devastating pace and ability to pick wickets has impressed several Indian stalwarts of the past, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
Ireland vs India 1st T20I: Umran Malik To Make International Debut For India
Pace sensation Umran Malik has been handed his maiden India cap ahead of the first T20 International against Ireland in Malahide on Sunday. 22-year-old Malik received his debut cap from his SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The BCCI shared photos of Malik receiving his cap. "A dream come true moment!!Congratulations to Umran Malik who is all set to make his T20I debut for #TeamIndia," the BCCI captioned the post.
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Number one-ranked T20I side, India, take on 14th-placed Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series at The Village in Dublin on Sunday. Ishan Kishan and Harshal Patel impressed in the series against South Africa and they would look to continue with their form. The matches against Ireland will also have Suryakumar Yadav returning back to the squad after recovering from injury. Hardik Pandya will be leading the side in the series with Bhuvneshwar Kumar being the vice-captain of the team.
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Ireland in the 2-match T20I series starting Sunday. It will be the first time Hardik will be captaining India.