The eighth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 held in Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York on June 5, 2024. The match focused on the cricket game where India played against Ireland in Group A. Therefore, high stakes and competition in the match on this match indicated that it was strategic in enhancing the tournament. India triumphed in this match by 8 wickets while it was an all round excellent performance. The India National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard and key moments are broken down here, along with the finest statistical analysis available.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Match | 8th Game, Group A, 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup |
| Date | June 5, 2024 |
| Venue | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| Toss | India chose to field first after winning the toss. |
| Ireland Innings Total | 96 all out in 16 overs |
| India Innings Total | 97/2 in 12.2 overs |
| Result | India triumphed with 46 balls left, winning by 8 wickets. |
| Player of the Match | Jasprit Bumrah (India) |
| Cricinfo’s MVP | Rohit Sharma (India) |
| Umpires | Alex Wharf (England), Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) |
| TV Umpire | Richard Kettleborough (England) |
| Reserve Umpire | Chris Brown (New Zealand) |
| Match Referee | David Boon (Australia) |
| Points | India 2, Ireland 0 |
Match Summary
Ireland’s Innings
Ireland bats first and could not get good score on the board. Their innings was characterised by early wickets gain and continuous build up pressure from the Indian bowlers. Somehow Ireland was bundled out for a meagre 96 runs in 16 overs although there were few highlights of the innings. The batting department did not get together to forge meaningful stands and more often lost their partners in between.
Ireland Innings Summary:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Mode of Dismissal |
| Andy Balbirnie | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | b Arshdeep Singh |
| Paul Stirling (c) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c †Pant b Arshdeep Singh |
| Lorcan Tucker † | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 | b Pandya |
| Harry Tector | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | c Kohli b Bumrah |
| Curtis Campher | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 | c †Pant b Pandya |
| George Dockrell | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | c Bumrah b Mohammed Siraj |
| Gareth Delany | 26 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 185.71 | run out (Mohammed Siraj/†Pant) |
| Mark Adair | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 | c Dube b Pandya |
| Barry McCarthy | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c & b Patel |
| Josh Little | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 107.69 | b Bumrah |
| Ben White | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | not out |
| Extras | 15 | |||||
| Total | 96 | 16 |
India’s Innings
In pursuit of a target of 97, India made light of the chase. Rohit Sharma batted well and getting 52 runs before he got injured and had to leave the field. In addition, Rishabh Pant made a significant cameo with an undefeated 36. India managed to achieve the above Target within the period of 12. They would show more dominance in this match by getting a 2-over lead in the process of the match taking 46 balls in the one over just to complete it.
India Innings Summary:
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Mode of Dismissal |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 52 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 140.54 | retired hurt |
| Virat Kohli | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | c White b Adair |
| Rishabh Pant † | 36 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 138.46 | not out |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Dockrell b White |
| Shivam Dube | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | not out |
| Extras | 6 | |||||
| Total | 97 | 12.2 |
India national cricket team vs Ireland cricket team match scorecard, key performance
Jasprit Bumrah was declared Man of the Match for contributing a great deal in bowling. He bowled a 3-over spell which yielded only 6 runs and picked up as many wickets. Which were morale boosting for his side.
For the Indian team, star performer was Rohit Sharma who scored 52 runs in 37 balls and retired hurt. They were a platform from which India were able to launch their assault.
Rishabh Pant also too returned unbeaten and scored a brisk 36 to make India’s win absolutely comfortable.
Conclusion
India register convincing victory over Ireland which shows that India is more competent in T20 format. Even though Ireland managed to post only 96 on the scoreboard while bowling and then India managed a good chase they showed that they can handle the pressure well. Some spectacular moments of the match include, bowling performance by the Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah on the field and batting by Sharma Rohit on the ground. India will be next in action as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup goes on and fans will keenly follow the performing of the team.
FAQ‘S
Ans: India won the match by 8 wickets, successfully chasing down Ireland’s total of 96 runs.
Ans: Ireland scored 96 runs and was bowled out in 16 overs.
Ans: Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Ans: India completed the chase in 12.2 overs.
Ans: Before leaving the game injured, Rohit Sharma scored 52 runs off of 37 balls, laying a strong platform for India’s innings.
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