India vs Ireland: Top 5 Irish players to watch out for

Ireland, on the other hand, will look to take this series as a chance to go toe to toe with one of the powerhouses of international cricket. An ICC full-time member only since 2017, Irish cricket has come a long way but is still trying to find its way to the top of the chain in international cricket. With a bunch of talented cricketers, Ireland will be itching to give their best and make a mark against an Indian side that doesn't have the services of the likes of Virat Kohl, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and other first choice players. And for that, the Irish have got some exciting prospects in their line-up. TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at 5 Irish cricketers who you should watch out for in the 2 match T20I series in Dublin:Andrew Balbirnie (captain - Right hand bat)Swashbuckling Andrew Balbirnie will be one of India's biggest threats in the upcoming 2-match T20I series starting Sunday. The Irish opener has been terrific at the top of the order for his side and has led from the front with the bat. Skipper of the Ireland team since 2019, Balbirnie so far has represented Ireland in 67 T20Is where he has 1,429 runs at an average of 24.22. But the most impressive part of Balbirnie's batting is his scoring rate at the top of the order. Known for giving his team strong starts, Balbirnie gets the runs quickly and has had a strike rate of over 126 in 67 T20I outings.

Andrew Balbirnie (Image credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images) With 5 T20I fifties under his belt and a highest score of 83, Balbirnie will look to make a statement against a relatively young Indian bowling attack in the two T20Is. To go with his batting skills, Ireland will also look to Balbirnie to step up to the plate and deliver on the captaincy