India vs Ireland Highlights 1st T20I: India beat Ireland by 2 runs (DLS) to take 1-0 series lead

First T20I in a nutshell

India defeated Ireland by two runs via DLS method in first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Dublin on Friday. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made a splendid comeback as India restricted Ireland to a below par 139 for seven. The visitors were then 47 for two in 6.5 overs, ahead of Ireland by two runs in DLS par score when rain stopped play. Chasing 140, Yashasvi Jaiswal (24; 23b) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (19 not out) putting together 46 runs in 6.2 overs. Gaikwad and Sanju Samson (1) were at the crease when heavens opened up. Earlier, leading the side on his comeback after a 11-month layoff, Bumrah claimed 2/24. Fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna (2/32) and spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/23) also bagged two wickets each. Ireland were 59/6 inside 11 overs before Barry McCarthy propped the total in the death overs with a well-crafted 33-ball 51 not out (4x4, 4x6). Brief Scores: Ireland 139 for 7 in 20 overs (Barry McCarthy 51 not out, Curtis Campher 39; Jasprit Bumrah 2/24, Prasidh Krishna 2/32, Ravi Bishnoi 2/23). India: 47 for 2 in 6.5 overs

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India go 1-0 up in three-match series

Rain plays spoilsport | Match called off | India win by 2 runs (DLS)

So, the rain has had the final say in Dublin! The first T20I has been abandoned due to persistent rains. As the rain continued, the umpires had a word with the captains of both the teams and they all mutually decide the result. India win the series opener by 2 runs (DLS), take 1-0 series lead.

Update - Still raining in Dublin as the wait for resumption continues.

Rain stops play in Dublin! | DLS par score at the end 6.5 overs - 45/2

So, as rain finally arrives, India have managed to get just ahead of the DLS par score. With rain getting heavier, the umpires have decided to pause the game for now! Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma fell straight after Powerplay but India are still 2 runs ahead of the DLS par score. As both teams walk back, India well be relieved they are ahead on DLS. Ruturaj Gaikwad (19*) and Sanju Samson (1*) head back along with the Irish players and match officials. The groundsmen rush in to cover the strip. IND 47/2 in 140 chase

IND vs IRE - Two-in two for Young!

OUT! A first-ball duck for Tilak Varma as he his caught down the leg side. What a start from Craig Young. He gets rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma off successive deliveries. Bad luck for Tilak as he tries to flick the ball to fine-leg fence but is caught by the keeper down the leg side. IND 46/2 after 6.3 overs

India vs Ireland - Jaiswal falls straight after Powerplay

OUT! Breakthrough for Ireland as Craig Young strikes second ball after Powerplay. A bumper from Young and Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to slam it on the leg side. Top edge and the ball shoots straight up. Paul Stirling completes an easy catch as Jaiswal falls for 24. IND 46/1 after 6.1 overs

End of Powerplay | Team India 45/0 | Run rate - 7.5

Ruturaj Gaikwad 18* | Yashasvi Jaiswal 24* | India need another 95 runs off 84 balls at 6.79 RPO

IND vs IRE - Gaikwad goes bigg!

SIX! Too straight and short from Barry McCarthy and Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls it handsomely over the fine-leg fence. The umbrellas are coming out as it has started to drizzle. Hopefully the rain stays away. IND 31/0 after 4.5 overs

India vs Ireland - Crunched!

FOUR! Ruturaj Gaikwad fires his first boundary of the chase. A half-volley outside off from Joshua Little and Gaikwad smokes it to the cover fence in style. Glorious timing on that occasion from Ruturaj. IND 20/0 after 3.1 overs

India vs Ireland - Jaiswal survives a caught behind review!

A jaffa from Joshua Little around off and Yashasvi Jaiswal is beaten all ends up. The ball nipped away after pitching and Little was convinced Jaiswal had edged it. The on-field decision was not out and Paul Sterling took the review immediately. Replays show that the ball was quite far away from the bat. Jaiswal survives as Ireland lose a review. IND 13/0 after 1.5 overs

IND vs IRE - Little partners up with Adair

0 2 4 0 4 0 - An expensive start from Mark Adair as he leaks 10 runs in the first over including a couple of boundaries. Yashasvi Jaiswal getting both the boundaries of the over, hitting one past point and driving the second through to the cover fence. Joshua Little to share the new ball with Mark from the other end. IND 10/0 after 1 over

India vs Ireland - Jaiswal on the move early

FOUR! First boundary of the chase for Yashasvi Jaiswal and India. Short and wide delivery outside off from Mark Adair and Jaiswal creams it past the point fielder to collect four runs.IND 6/0 after 0.3 overs

The chase is on!

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in the middle to begin this 140 chase for Team India. Mark Adair to start the proceedings for Ireland. A slip in place for Adair. Jaiswal on strike. Here we go!

Ireland set 140 target for India

India restrict Ireland to 139/7

That's it! Arshdeep Singh completes the final over of the innings, giving away 22 runs in it. A solid show from the India bowlers but Barry McCarthy has taken Ireland to 139 for 7 in the series opener in Dublin. Pacers Jasprit Bumrah (2/24) and Prasidh Krishna (2/32) started perfectly and leggie Ravi Bishnoi (2/23) then kept the Irish under pressure. Regular wickets hurt the hosts but resilient knocks from Curtis Campher (39) and McCarthy have given them something to bowl at. McCarthy gets to his half-century with a maximum off the last ball of the innings to remain unbeaten on 51.

IND vs IRE - Arshdeep to bowl the final over

0 0 0 1 0 0 - A perfect penultimate over from Jasprit Bumrah as he restricts the scoring to just 1 in it. Bumrah nails his trademark yorkers to perfection in the over. Arshdeep Singh to bowl the final over of the innings. IRE 117/7 after 19 overs

IND vs IRE - Arshdeep ends Campher show!

OUT! Bowled! Curtis Campher's resilient 39-run knock comes to an end. A perfect yorker from Arshdeep Singh and a shuffling Campher misses it completely. Full and straight from as the ball crashes into the stumps. IRE 116/7 after 17.5 overs

India vs Ireland - McCarthy joins the party!

FOUR! SIX! Barry McCarthy joins Curtis Campher as Ireland eye quick runs. Prasidh Krishna comes in for his final over and gets slammed for back-to-back boundaries by McCarthy. The first one was crunched past point and McCarthy then slams the very next delivery over the long-on fence in style. IRE 110/6 after 16.3 overs

100 up for Ireland in 16.1 overs!

India vs Ireland - Campher takes on Bumrah!

FOUR! SIX! Back-to-back boundaries for Curtis Campher off Jasprit Bumrah. Campher first fires a four through extra-covers off a low full toss and then belts the very next delivery over cow corner for a maximum. The Irish continues the fight for his team. Campher has moved to 35 off 25 balls. IRE 97/6 after 15.5 overs

India vs Ireland - Campher battles on

1 1 0 1 4 1 - Curtis Campher continues to fight the lone battle for Ireland as an 8-run over from Washington Sundar comes to an end. Campher did manage a boundary in the over as he moves to 24. Ireland will need a lot more from Campher in the remainign 6 overs if they are to get to competitive total. Prasidh Krishna comes back into the attack. IRE 80/6 after 14 overs

IND vs IRE - McCarthy goes bigg!

SIX! First maximum of the contest as Barry McCarthy fires the ball straight down the ground. A tossed up googly from Ravi Bishnoi and McCarthy mercilessly slams the ball over the long-on fence. IRE 71/6 after 12.3 overs

India vs Ireland - Ireland 6 down now!

OUT! India get rid of Mark Adair with the help of a review! Ravi Bishnoi grabs his second wicket. A googly from Bishnoi and Adair's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the ball. He advances down the track to whack it across but misses. The ball hits his front pad and there is a huge appeal from the Indian camp. The on-field decision was not out but Jasprit Bumrah sent it upstairs. Ball-tracking confirms that the delivery is indeed hitting the stumps. Adair makes the long walk back for 16. IRE 59/6 after 10.3 overs

At halfway mark | Ireland 57/5 | Run rate - 5.7

Curtis Campher 13* | Mark Adair 15* | Jasprit Bumrah 2/10 | Prasidh Krishna 1/11 | Ravi Bishnoi 1/12

IND vs IRE - High-quality shot!

FOUR! Crunched! A short and wide delivery outside off from Shivam Dube and Mark Adair fires it to the deep cover fence. Adair stands tall and dispatches the ball to the fence in style. IRE 49/5 after 8.4 overs

India vs Ireland - Another one bites the dust!

OUT! Second wicket for debutant Prasidh Krishna as he gets rid of George Dockrell for 1. The Irish playing some irresponsible cricket at the moment. As Dockrell tries to hit Krishna over through the off side, he mistimes. Dockrell shuffled across but Krishna cramped him for room, following him down the leg side. Dockrell mistimes the shot as Ruturaj Gaikwad completes an easy catch at covers. IRE 31/5 after 6.3 overs

End of Powerplay | Ireland 30/4 | Run rate - 5

George Dockrell 1* | Curtis Campher 1* | Jasprit Bumrah 2/10 | Prasidh Krishna 1/6 | Ravi Bishnoi 1/3

India vs Ireland - Bishnoi strikes second-ball!

OUT! Bowled! What a start from Ravi Bishnoi. A big googly from Bishnoi as Paul Stirling tries to slog it through the off side. Misses it completely as the ball crashes into the Ireland skipper's off stump. Stirling departs for 11 as Ireland slide continues. IRE 27/4 after 5.2 overs

IND vs IRE - Prasidh strikes in first over on debut

OUT! Dream start for Prasidh Krishna in T20Is. He grabs his maiden wicket on the final ball of his first over. Digs the ball in short around middle and off as Harry Tector tries to ramp it. False shot as the ball shoots straight up. Tilak Varma completes an easy catch at backward point. Tector falls for 9. IRE 27/3 after 5 overs

India vs Ireland - SMASHED!

FOUR! First boundary of the contest for Ireland skipper Paul Stirling. Arshdeep Singh digs the ball in short but strays down the leg side. Stirling clears his front leg and whacks the ball to the deep square-leg fence. IRE 20/2 after 3.5 overs

Stat attack - Two wickets in the first over for India in a T20I

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IND vs IRE - A tidy start from Arshdeep!

Wd 1 0 0 0 0 1 - After a successful two-wicket first over from Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh starts off with a tight 3-run first over from the other end. A hint of movement for Arshdeep in his first over in overcast conditions. Bumrah to continue for India. IRE 7/2 after 2 overs

India vs Ireland - Second wicket in first over for Bumrah!

OUT! A three-ball duck for Lorcan Tucker as Jasprit Bumrah grabs his second wicket of the over. What a start from the India captain! A nothing shot from Tucker as he tries to scoop Bumrah to fine-leg, shuffling across outside his off-stump. The ball shoots straight up as Sanju Samson completes an easy catch. Ireland in early trouble after opting to bat! IRE 4/2 after 0.5 overs

IND vs IRE - Bumrah knocks over Balbirnie!

OUT! A wicket second-ball for Jasprit Bumrah on his comeback from injury. A length ball outside off from Bumrah as Andrew Balbirnie tries to drive it throught the off side. Inside edge and the ball crashes into Balbirnie's off stump. Early success for Bumrah and India in the series opener. Balbirnie departs for 4. IRE 4/1 after 0.2 overs

India vs Ireland - Boundary first-ball for Balbirnie!

FOUR! Clipped in style. Jasprit Bumrah starts off with a loosener first-ball, drifting down the leg side and Andrew Balbirnie flicks it to the deep fence. IRE 4/0 after 0.1 overs

Game On!

Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie are in the middle to begin the innings for Ireland Jasprit Bumrah to start the proceedings for Team India. A slip in place for Bumrah. Balbirnie on strike. Here we go!

Ireland XI

Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White

India XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Ravi Bishnoi

Toss news!

India skipper Jasprit Bumrah wins the toss and opts to bowl first against Ireland in series opener.

Debutant duo!

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Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna have been presented with their T20I caps

Currently dry in Malahide as players warm-up!

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A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah is making a comeback to international cricket with the three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting Friday. Bumrah, who spent 11 months away from the game due to lower-back stress, will be leading a young Indian side. Bumrah acknowledged that it was frustrating to spend a long period of time in rehabilitation as the injury took time to heal, but he also added that instead of having self doubt he was thinking about making a comeback.