IND vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Confident India eyes series win, batters seek more time in the middle
The HinduBuoyed by Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive return, fancied India will hope for better weather and a chance for the team’s young batters to prove their mettle in the second T20 International against Ireland here on Sunday. Leading the side on his return after an 11-month injury layoff, Bumrah claimed two for 24 in his first match in almost a year, including bowling nine dot balls, while forming a formidable partnership with T20I debutant Prasidh Krishna - also on a comeback trail - to restrict Ireland to a modest total after opting to bowl. In the post-match press conference, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who also picked up two wickets in an excellent spell, had no qualms in admitting that India didn’t mind winning the toss. As far as Ireland is concerned, it struggled to recover after Bumrah claimed two wickets in his very first over, setting the platform for his side’s win.