India vs Ireland, 1st T20 Live Cricket Score: Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi Keep India On Top vs 6-Down Ireland

IND vs IRE Live: SIX

SIX!!! Barry McCarthy hits the first six of the night on the delivery of Ravi Bishnoi. McCarthy patiently waits for the delivery and hits it from the middle of the bat as the ball goes sailing over the fence for a huge maximum. 

IRE 71/6 (12.3 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi strikes again and this time Mark Adair becomes his prey as he gets dismissed for 16. Bishnoi hits on the pads of Adair but the on-field umpire signals not out. The decision goes to the third umpire, who then declares it as Out. Sixth wicket gone for Ireland.

IRE 59/6 (10.3 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: 6 runs off the over

India have dominated the proceedings so far as they have scalped five key wickets of Ireland. The hosts now rely on Curtis Campher and Mark Adair for a good total. In the previous over, the duo score six runs, which include a boundary from Adair. 

IRE 50/5 (9 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Prasidh Krishna strikes again and this time George Dockrell becomes his prey and departs for 1. Dockrell tries to play a cut-shot and steal a boundary but Ruturaj Gaikwad interrupts and takes a brilliant catch. Fifth wicket gone for Ireland. 

IRE 31/5 (6.3 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravi Bishnoi has provided Team India with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Paul Stirling for 11. Stirling gets completely bamboozled by the googly delivery as the ball knocks off the stumps. Terrific bowling from Bishnoi as Ireland go four down.

IRE 27/4 (5.2 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Prasidh Krishna joins the party and removes Harry Tector for nine. Tector tries to go for a boundary but Rinku Singh takes a brilliant catch at the third man. Third wicket gone for Ireland.

IRE 27/3 (5 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: Stirling steady for Ireland

Despite losing wickets in a quick succession, Ireland have their hopes alive as Paul Stirling is standing steady at the crease. In the previous over of Arshdeep Singh, the skipper smashes a four as the pacer leaks eight runs. He is also getting a good support from Harry Tector from the other end. 

IRE 21/2 (4 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: 6 runs off the over

After losing two early wickets, Ireland rely on Paul Stirling and Harry Tector for a stable partnership. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores six runs which include a boundary from Tector. Team India now aim for some more wickets. 

IRE 13/2 (3 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: Good over for Arshdeep

After Jasprit Bumrah provided Team India with two early wickets, Arshdeep Singh bowled an economical over and controlled the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaked only three runs as Paul Stirling and Harry Tector aim for some boundaries. 

IRE 7/2 (2 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah strikes again as he removes Lorcan Tucker for duck in the same over. Tucker tries to go for a big hit but ends up mistiming it as the ball goes up in the air and lands safely into the hands of Sanju Samson. Two wickets gone in the first over. 

IRE 4/2 (1 over)

IND vs IRE Live: OUT

OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah makes a terrific comeback after getting hit for a boundary on the first ball as he clean bowled Andrew Balbirnie for four. The ball hits the inside edge and knocks off the off-stump. First wicket gone for Ireland. 

IRE 4/1 (0.2 overs)

IND vs IRE Live: We are underway

The first T20I between India and Ireland begins with Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie opening for the hosts. On the other, pacer and skipper Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over for Team India. 

IND vs IRE Live: Pitch report

This surface is known for pace, bounce and high scoring. Nice covering of grass on this pitch, it will seam around given the overcast conditions. But if batters can get set, they can score runs. The average first innings score is around 170, but you’ll need at least 180-85 to be competitive on this surface.

IND vs IRE Live: Ireland’s Playing XI

Ireland (Playing 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

IND vs IRE Live: Some memorable debuts for Team India

Moments like these! ☺️

All set for their debuts in international cricket and T20I cricket respectively

Congratulations Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna as they receive their caps from captain Jasprit Bumrah#TeamIndia | #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/JjZIoo8B8H

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2023

IND vs IRE Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing 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

IND vs IRE Live: Here’s what Paul Stirling said at the toss

Looking forward to going out there. We have had a good run in Scotland, let’s see what we can show today. This is the beginning of the road to 2024 and the World Cup. We’re bringing Craig Young in today, excited to see what the extra pacer can do on this track.

IND vs IRE Live: Here’s what Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss

We’ll bowl first, very happy to be here. The weather looks lovely. I feel good, looking forward to play some cricket. You realise what you were missing, very happy to be back. We expect nothing short of a fight from Ireland. As a fast bowler, I hope the pitch does something. We have two debuts – Rinku and Prasidh Krishna. Told them to just enjoy their cricket.

IND vs IRE Live: India win toss, opt to bowl

India skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in the first T20I on Friday. 

IND vs IRE, Live: Will rain play a spoilsport.

Read here to find out the weather forecast and rain probability in Dublin on Friday. 

IND vs IRE Live: India’s Predicted XI

This is what we think could be India’s Playing XI in the first T20I against Ireland. Read here. 

IND vs IRE Live: All eyes on Sanju Samson

The one player, whose place would surely be under the scanner is Sanju Samson. He is unlikely to get into the playing XI unless head coach Sitanshu Kotak gets a standing instruction from main team management to play the Kerala man ahead of Asia Cup.

IND vs IRE Live: Ireland aim for maiden victory vs India

Ireland, led by Andrew Balbirnie with useful players like Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, left-arm spinner George Dockrell are a quality side in the shortest format even though they are yet to win a match against India till now. Their left-arm seamer Josh Little was an integral part of Gujarat Titans squad last year and wouldn’t mind to show what he is capable of against an Indian team full of performers.

IND vs IRE Live: Great opportunity for Runku Singh, Jitesh Sharma

The team is packed with India’s Gen-Next IPL performers like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma but stakeholders in Indian cricket will keenly observe Bumrah, who will be key to home team’s plans during the ODI World Cup starting in less than two months.

IND vs IRE Live: Return of Prasidh Krishna

Apart from Jasprit Bumrah, pacer Prasidh Krishna also battled through a back injury and returning after a lengthy recovery process. It is expected that selectors would check out Krishna’s form before taking a final call on the Asia Cup squad expected to be announced by the end of this week.

IND vs IRE Live: Preparations for the Asia Cup

Jasprit Bumrah was named for a home series earlier this year, only to be pulled out at the eleventh hour as he underwent a surgery to treat a career-threatening injury. The Ireland series not only gives Bumrah an ideal opportunity to add miles to his legs but will also help him get ready for the Asia Cup, where he will be pitted against the likes of Babar Azam upfront on September 2.

IND vs IRE Live: Return of Jasprit Bumrah

Almost 11 months after he hobbled off the field, Jasprit Bumrah will be cynosure of all eyes when he leads India against Ireland as the fast bowler’s fitness and rhythm will be tested. The 29-year-old Bumrah is coming back after undergoing a surgery to treat the lower-back stress fractures he had suffered during a home series against Australia ahead of T20 World Cup, last year.

IND vs IRE Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I match between India and Ireland, straight from The Village in Dublin. Stay tuned for all the live updates.