The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 witnessed an exciting clash between India and Ireland on June 5th at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This match, T20I no. 2639, saw India dominate the game and secure a comfortable victory.
Here’s a detailed review of the match flow and key highlights.
Ireland Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Balbirnie | b Arshdeep Singh | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Paul Stirling (c) | c †Pant b Arshdeep Singh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Lorcan Tucker † | b Pandya | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Harry Tector | c Kohli b Bumrah | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Curtis Campher | c †Pant b Pandya | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| George Dockrell | c Bumrah b Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Gareth Delany | run out (Mohammed Siraj/†Pant) | 26 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 185.71 |
| Mark Adair | c Dube b Pandya | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Barry McCarthy | c & b Patel | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Josh Little | b Bumrah | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Ben White | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | (lb 5, nb 1, w 9) | 15 | ||||
| Total | 96 (16 overs) | RR: 6.00 |
Powerplay:
Ireland struggled to find momentum early on. In the mandatory powerplay (overs 0.1 – 6.0), they managed to score just 26 runs while losing two crucial wickets. This initial setback put them on the back foot.
First 10 Overs:
By the 10th over, Ireland was in deep trouble with a score of 49/6. Gareth Delany and Mark Adair were at the crease, scoring 0 and 3 runs respectively. The Indian bowlers kept the pressure on with tight lines and lengths.
Middle Overs:
Ireland reached their 50-run mark in the 11th over but had already lost six wickets by then. The high number of extras (10) was a small relief for the struggling Irish batsmen.
Innings Break:
Ireland’s innings folded quickly, with the team being all out for 96 runs in just 16 overs. Barry McCarthy top-scored with 22 runs, but it was not enough to set a challenging target for the strong Indian batting lineup.
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-7 (Paul Stirling, 2.1 over)
- 2-9 (Andy Balbirnie, 2.6 over)
- 3-28 (Lorcan Tucker, 6.5 over)
- 4-36 (Harry Tector, 7.6 over)
- 5-44 (Curtis Campher, 8.6 over)
- 6-46 (George Dockrell, 9.4 over)
- 7-49 (Mark Adair, 10.1 over)
- 8-50 (Barry McCarthy, 11.2 over)
- 9-77 (Josh Little, 14.2 over)
- 10-96 (Gareth Delany, 15.6 over)
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2.00 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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India Innings
| Batsman | Status | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | retired hurt | 52 | 37 | 48 | 4 | 3 | 140.54 |
| Virat Kohli | c White b Adair | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Rishabh Pant † | not out | 36 | 26 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c Dockrell b White | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shivam Dube | not out | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (w 6) | 6 | |||||
| Total | 97/2 (12.2 overs) | RR: 7.86 |
Powerplay:
India’s response was swift and assured. During their powerplay (overs 0.1 – 6.0), India scored 39 runs while losing just one wicket. The team looked in control right from the start.
First 10 Overs:
India reached their 50-run mark in 7.5 overs. The partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant was pivotal. Despite an early review by Ireland challenging a wicket decision against Rohit Sharma, the umpire’s decision was struck down, and Sharma continued to dominate the innings.
Key Performances:
Rohit Sharma played a stellar knock, scoring 50 off 36 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. His retirement due to injury at 76/1 in the 10th over was a minor setback, but by then, India was well on their way to victory.
Partnership:
The second-wicket partnership between Sharma and Pant was crucial, adding 50 runs in just 43 balls. Pant played a supportive role, allowing Sharma to take charge and steer the innings.
Did Not Bat:
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
Fall of Wickets:
- Fall of Wickets:
- 1-22 (Virat Kohli, 2.4 over)
- 1-76* (Rohit Sharma, retired injured)
- 2-91 (Suryakumar Yadav, 11.4 over)
Ireland Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Little | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 2.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7.71 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben White | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Summary
Toss and Conditions:
India won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that paid off as their bowlers restricted Ireland to a low total.
Result:
India comfortably chased down the target, securing victory and earning 2 points in the series. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Officials:
- Umpires: Alex Wharf (England) and Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
- TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)
- Reserve Umpire: Chris Brown (New Zealand)
- Match Referee: David Boon (Australia)
Reviews:
The T20 World Cup clash between India and Ireland at New York’s ground was a nail-biter, not just because of the close scores, but due to the challenging conditions that made batting a daunting task.
India’s decision to go with a pace-heavy attack paid off handsomely. Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya combined to dismantle Ireland’s batting lineup, exploiting the unpredictable bounce and seam movement on the pitch. Arshdeep’s early breakthroughs set the tone, leaving Ireland reeling from the outset.
Despite the pitch’s hostility, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant showcased resilience and skill during India’s chase. Rohit, amidst a few lucky escapes, notched up his 30th T20I fifty, displaying trademark shots despite the challenging conditions. Pant, on the other hand, looked fluent, smashing boundaries with ease.
Both batsmen endured physical blows, with Rohit retiring hurt after a blow to the arm and Pant taking hits to the elbow and shoulder. However, Pant’s response epitomized his grit as he smashed a six off the next ball, sealing India’s victory with a flourish.
The match underscored the significance of adaptability in T20 cricket, with both teams grappling with the pitch’s unpredictability.
As India clinched the win, thoughts inevitably turned to their upcoming clash against Pakistan at the same venue, raising questions about the pitch’s behavior for the highly anticipated encounter.
Stay tuned for more updates and reviews as the tournament progresses!
