Today’s cricket match update: The penultimate fixture of the three-match T20I series between India and Ireland occurred earlier today (Sunday) in Dublin. Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India headed into the game on the back of a victory in the series opener. India came out victorious in the first game of the series which was substantially hit by rain and hence had a 1-0 series lead while entering the second fixture.

The second T20I of the enthralling India-Ireland series boasted a massive build-up, however, the encounter ultimately ended up as a one-sided affair. Visitors India successfully defended 186 runs in Dublin to register a comprehensive 33-run victory, enabling them to claim a remarkable series win. It was a clinical effort from Jasprit Bumrah and Co. which helped them avoid taking things down to the decider.

Today’s cricket match update: IND vs IRE 2nd T20I

IND vs IRE 2nd T20I Top Indian Performers:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – 58 (43)
• Sanju Samson – 40 (26)

• Jasprit Bumrah – 2/15 (4)
• Prasidh Krishna – 2/29 (4)

IND vs IRE 2nd T20I Top Ireland Performers:

• Andrew Balbirnie – 72 (51)
• Mark Adair – 23 (15)

• Barry McCarthy – 2/36 (4)
• Craig Young – 1/29 (4)

IND vs IRE 2nd T20I Player of the Match:

Rinku Singh, who made his India debut in the last game, was named the player of the match in the second fixture of the series today (Sunday). Playing the crucial finisher’s role, Rinku hammered stellar 38 runs off just 21 deliveries. Rinku Singh’s impressive knock comprised as many as 3 towering sixes and 2 fours.

“I am feeling very good. I was trying to do what I have done in the IPL. I have been playing for 10 years. All my efforts have born fruition. I am happy to get the Man of the Match award in my first game.” said Rinku Singh in the post-match ceremony

Though Rinku Singh bagged the POTM award, Jasprit Bumrah’s contribution in the game was no less. Leading the Indian team from the front, stand-in skipper Jaspirt Bumrah took a couple of wickets while conceding just 15 runs in his 4-over quota in Dublin.

“If you play with a baggage of expectations, you are under pressure. You have to keep expectations aside. You are not doing yourself 100 percent justice if you are playing with so many expectations.” said India captain Jasprit Bumrah in the post-match ceremony