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Watch: "Saari Baatein Sunta Hai Captain Ki?" - Jasprit Bumrah's Hilarious Interaction With Rinku Singh Viral

It was a memorable game for Rinku Singh on Sunday as he batted for the first time for the Indian cricket team. The southpaw made his debut in the rain-hit first T20I against Ireland but he got a chance to bat only in the second game. The hard-hitting batter played a vital knock of 21-ball 38 runs in Dublin. Rinku's cameo gave India's innings a much-needed spark, and his 28-ball 55-run stand with Shivam Dube (22 not out) helped India end with a flourish.

Sanju Samson "Being Wasted" At No. 6 In T20Is: Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On This 'Debate'

Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to bat at no. 3 in the ongoing T20I series against Ireland. Samson, who has been synonymous with no. 3 while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been asked to bat lower down the order for India. However, with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan rested for the Ireland tour, Samson might get the chance to bat in his preferred position.

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube Collide While Taking A Catch During India's 2nd T20I vs Ireland

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube collided with each other while taking a catch during India's second T20I match against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. On the final ball of the third over of Ireland's chase against India, Lorcan Tucker mistimed a pull shot on the bowling of Prasidh Krishna. The duo of Gaikwad and Dube collided while going for the catch, however, the former managed to hang onto the ball despite that. Luckily, both the players escaped unhurt and it ended with smiling faces.

Watch: Rinku Singh Makes Batting Debut In Style, Slams 3 Huge Sixes vs Ireland

Team India emerged victorious by 33 runs in the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday. The Jasprit Bumrah-led team displayed a dominant approach to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Opting to bat first, the visitors posted a total of 185/5 in 20 overs with Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scoring with 58 runs. Later, Ireland were restricted at 152/8 despite Andrew Balbirnie scoring 72 runs. This game turned out to be really special for batter Rinku Singh as he bagged away the Player of the Match award in his maiden batting stint.

Jasprit Bumrah Continues To Impress On Return, Equals World Record Feat In T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah has been quite impressive for the Indian cricket team since his return from injury and he was once again among wickets as his side registered a second consecutive win on Sunday. Bumrah, who is also the skipper for the ongoing T20I series against Ireland, took two wickets for just 15 runs and even produced a brilliant display of death-over bowling. The 29-year-old bowled the final over of the Ireland innings and did not concede a single run. It was the 10th maiden over bowled by Bumrah in T20Is – the joint-highest by any bowler in the format. He equalled the record held by compatriot Bhuvneshwar Kumar but he took 25 matches less to achieve the impressive feat.

"I Listen To The Captain...": Rinku Singh On Maiden Player Of The Match Award

Jasprit Bumrah is very happy that the younger crop of players in the national team are not carrying the excess baggage of expectations which could be a hindrance towards fulfilling their true potential. Bumrah on Sunday earned his first series victory as skipper with a young team that comfortably beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second T20 International with Rinku Singh announcing his arrival in 'Blue' with a belligerent 21-ball-38. "It is very pleasing. It is tough to pick an XI. It's a great headache to have. Everyone is eager. Everyone is confident. All of us wanted to play for India," Bumrah said at the presentation ceremony after his team's win in the second game.

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Bowlers Help India Take Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead

Indian batsmen and bowlers were immense in their roles while giving their team a 33-run win in the second T20I and an inviolable 2-0 series lead over Ireland in Dublin on Sunday. Once India erected a strong 185 for 5 after being asked to bat first, Ireland felt the heat while chasing and they were restricted to 152 for 8 despite a 51-ball-72 by Andrew Balbirnie. India had won the rain-marred first T20I by two runs under the DLS method. Fine hands by Gaikwad (58, 43 balls, 6x4, 1x6), Sanju Samson (40, 26 balls, 5x4 1x6) and Rinku Singh (38, 21 balls, 2x4, 3x6) moulded India's charge with the bat.

India vs Ireland Live Score, 2nd T20I: Ireland Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs India; Teams Unchanged

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Ireland skipper Paul Stirling won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at The Village, Dublin on Sunday. The Jasprit Bumrah-led side won the first game through the DLS method as rain interrupted play and eventually forced the match to be called off. India bagged the game by two runs. With the game, Bumrah made his return to international cricket after an 11-month gap. The skipper picked two wickets in the very first over of the game. He returned figures of 2 for 24 in 4 overs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Watch: "Saari Baatein Sunta Hai Captain Ki?" - Jasprit Bumrah's Hilarious Interaction With Rinku Singh Viral

Sanju Samson "Being Wasted" At No. 6 In T20Is: Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On This 'Debate'

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube Collide While Taking A Catch During India's 2nd T20I vs Ireland

Watch: Rinku Singh Makes Batting Debut In Style, Slams 3 Huge Sixes vs Ireland

Jasprit Bumrah Continues To Impress On Return, Equals World Record Feat In T20Is

"I Listen To The Captain...": Rinku Singh On Maiden Player Of The Match Award

India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Bowlers Help India Take Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead

India vs Ireland Live Score, 2nd T20I: Ireland Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs India; Teams Unchanged