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India in Ireland

1st T20I / Belfast

Ireland 182 for 9. India 148.

Ireland win by 34 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 1 run. Bowler: Matthew Humphreys. India: 148/10 (rr 7.86)

  2. 18.5

    Matthew Humphreys bowls a stock ball outside off, pitching at length. Arshdeep Singh attempts a flick but mistimes it, sending a catch to deep mid wicket where Tim Tector holds on. The batter is caught out. Arshdeep Singh departs for 2 off 4. Ireland win by 34 runs!

  3. 18.4

    On a back of a length outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses as the ball is safely collected by the wicketkeeper.

  4. 18.3

    A stock ball on a back of a length line just outside off, met crisply by Prasidh Krishna who cuts it neatly along the ground for one run. Krishna gets off the mark with a controlled stroke.

  5. 18.2

    Humphreys bowls a stock ball on a back of a length outside off, and Prasidh Krishna works a crisp cut shot off the back foot, slicing it square but finds no gap for runs.

  6. 18.1

    The stock ball is pitched back of a length outside off, and Harshit Rana goes for a wild slog but miscues it in the air. He’s caught at deep mid wicket, falling for 8 off 9 deliveries. Harshit Rana has departed after a brief innings.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 9 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. India: 147/8 (rr 8.17)

  8. 17.6

    Harshit Rana attempts a pull off a back-of-a-length delivery on leg stump but fails to time it cleanly. The ball skids past the fielder, allowing an opportunistic single. India still face a steep climb with 36 runs needed from 12 deliveries and just two wickets in hand.

  9. 17.6

    Jai Moondra delivers a half-tracker on leg stump that Harshit Rana wisely leaves alone. The umpire calls it a wide, adding an extra to the scoreboard.

  10. 17.5

    A back of a length leg cutter on off stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  11. 17.4

    On a back of a length delivery on leg stump, the batter attempts a cut but misses completely, leaving the ball to be safely fielded behind the stumps.

  12. 17.3

    The off cutter lands back of a length on leg stump, and Harshit Rana pulls off a controlled slog, middling it beautifully over mid wicket for six.

  13. 17.2

    On a back-of-a-length delivery around leg stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in no run.

  14. 17.1

    Arshdeep Singh steps out and elegantly drives a length ball just outside off, squeezing through for a quick single.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 3 runs. Bowler: Gareth Delany. India: 138/8 (rr 8.12)

  16. 16.6

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball just outside off, and Arshdeep drives it crisply along the ground for a single. Arshdeep Singh gets off the mark. India require 45 runs from 18 balls with two wickets in hand, facing a steep chase and just a 1% win probability.

  17. 16.5

    The googly drifts just outside off on a length, and Axar Patel goes for a wild slog but mistimes it. He is caught by Tim Tector at long on. Axar Patel departs for 15 off 16 deliveries.

  18. 16.4

    Full-length leg spin outside off, nicely driven along the ground by Harshit Rana for a smart single. Harshit Rana gets off the mark.

  19. 16.3

    A full-length leg spinner right on middle stump, driven firmly by Harshit Rana who keeps it grounded and finds no run.

  20. 16.2

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, met with a controlled drive that stays down, yielding no run.

  21. 16.1

    A length ball from the leg spinner drifting outside off, nicely driven with control for a single.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 6 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. India: 135/7 (rr 8.44)

  23. 15.6

    Jai Moondra delivers a back of a length ball outside off stump. Shivam Dube attempts a worked shot but splices it in the air, and he's caught by the bowler. Shivam Dube goes for 25 off 14. Ireland's win probability surges from 65% to 91%, with India needing 48 runs off 24 balls and only three wickets left, their chances down to 9%.

  24. 15.6

    A short, no movement delivery outside off is expertly left alone by Shivam Dube, with the umpire calling a wide. Just a single run added to the total.

  25. 15.5

    Axar Patel leans into a controlled pull shot off the short ball outside off, steering it neatly to deep square leg for a single.

  26. 15.4

    With no movement on offer, the short ball outside off is met with a controlled pull from Shivam Dube that races away for a quick single.

  27. 15.3

    Axar Patel attempts a drive off a back of a length, no movement delivery outside off, but it's mis-timed and runs through to extra cover for a quick single.

  28. 15.2

    A short ball outside off, Axar Patel goes for a cut but misses, resulting in no run.

  29. 15.1

    Jai Moondra bowls a full-length delivery on off stump, and Axar Patel flicks it neatly through midwicket for a smart two.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 14 runs. Bowler: Matthew Humphreys. India: 129/6 (rr 8.6)

  31. 14.6

    A length ball on off stump from the stock delivery, and Shivam Dube unleashes a controlled slog over long on, sending it sailing for six! India's chances have notably improved, needing 54 from 30 balls with four wickets in hand and a 34% win probability.

  32. 14.5

    Axar Patel steps back and pulls the short, stock ball outside off stump with firm control, sneaking a single toward deep mid-wicket.

  33. 14.4

    The stock ball lands outside off on a back of a length and Shivam Dube works it neatly along the ground for a single.

  34. 14.3

    The stock ball is pitched up outside off and Axar Patel steps out for a mis-timed drive, sending the ball awkwardly but managing to sneak a single.

  35. 14.3

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, the batter attempts a flick but misses, and the ball goes wide for an extra. The wicketkeeper quickly fields it to keep the extras to a minimum.

  36. 14.2

    The stock ball, landing back of a length on off, sees the batter attempt to work it but misses, the ball sliding past on the leg side to be collected cleanly by the keeper.

  37. 14.1

    The bowler delivers a full-length stock ball just outside off, and the batter drives it crisply. Axar Patel times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four after a misfield. That boundary shifts momentum with India’s win probability rising from 16% to 21%.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 4 runs. Bowler: Matt Hollard. India: 115/6 (rr 8.21)

  39. 13.6

    Axar Patel drives a length ball straight down the middle, managing just a single after a slight misfield at extra cover. India need 68 runs from 36 balls with four wickets in hand, chasing at 11.3 per over and holding a 16% chance.

  40. 13.5

    A short, leg-side delivery with no movement sees Shivam Dube attempting a pull but mis-timing it just enough to run a single.

  41. 13.4

    Axar Patel attempts a cut shot off a length ball on off stump but mistimes it, nudging a single to backward point where it is quickly fielded.

  42. 13.3

    A back of a length delivery down the leg side is met with a firm defensive shot from the batter, keeping the ball on the ground for no run.

  43. 13.2

    Axar Patel attempts a cut shot off a back of a length delivery on off stump but misses it cleanly. No run comes off this ball.

  44. 13.1

    A back of a length delivery on the leg side is worked cleverly by Shivam Dube for a well-timed single.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 11 runs. Bowler: Harry Tector. India: 111/6 (rr 8.54)

  46. 12.6

    Shivam Dube pushes this full off break just outside off stump nicely into the cover region, picking up a single. India are chasing 72 from 42 balls, requiring 10.3 runs per over with four wickets in hand.

  47. 12.5

    Axar Patel goes for a drive outside off but the mistimed stroke doesn't find the sweet spot, yet he manages to scamper a single.

  48. 12.4

    Shivam Dube cuts an off break pitching on off stump, back of a length, driving crisply through the off side for a single to deep square leg.

  49. 12.3

    An off break pitched at length outside off, flicked neatly by Axar Patel down to deep square leg for a well-run single. Axar Patel gets off the mark with a confident start.

  50. 12.2

    Off break pitched back of a length just on off stump, Shivam Dube works it carefully along the ground to pick up a single.

  51. 12.1

    An off break flighted just outside off stump, met with a controlled, middled drive. Shivam Dube powers it over mid wicket for a glorious six, sending the ball sailing clean and true.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 4 runs. Bowler: Matt Hollard. India: 100/6 (rr 8.33)

  53. 11.6

    A short, down leg delivery with no movement. The batter goes for a pull shot but mistimes it, sending the ball high into the deep square leg where it is caught. Washington Sundar is out caught. Washington Sundar departs for 9 off 12 balls. A major shift in momentum with Ireland's win probability jumping from 61% to 88%. India need 83 runs from 48 balls with four wickets in hand, a tough chase at 10.4 required.

  54. 11.5

    A short delivery on the leg side, Shivam Dube pulls it crisply on the ground for a quick single. India move to 100 runs for the loss of five wickets.

  55. 11.4

    A short delivery on leg stump, Washington Sundar plays a controlled pull shot, steering it cleverly for a single.

  56. 11.3

    Washington Sundar plays a beautifully controlled drive straight down the ground, picking up a comfortable two runs as the ball is fielded at deep cover.

  57. 11.2

    Washington Sundar attempts a scoop off a back of a length delivery down the leg side but misses cleanly. The ball is quickly gathered by the wicketkeeper, resulting in a dot ball.

  58. 11.1

    Matt Hollard bowls a length ball on off stump, and Washington Sundar attempts a drive but misses completely. A dot ball as the keeper collects cleanly.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Matthew Humphreys. India: 96/5 (rr 8.73)

  60. 10.6

    Shivam Dube cuts crisply along the ground, timing it superbly through third man for four. India's chances improve to 40% as they chase 87 from 54 with five wickets in hand and a required run rate near 9.7.

  61. 10.5

    A stock length delivery wide outside off, nicely cut by Washington Sundar, who splices it cleanly for a smart single to the gully.

  62. 10.4

    A stock ball on a back of a length outside off, Dube leans into a controlled drive, guiding it neatly to deep cover for a single. Dube gets off the mark with a crisp shot.

  63. 10.3

    The stock ball back of a length outside off sees the batter push it with an inside edge, but no run comes from it. Ireland’s chances have brightened, climbing from 59% to 67% in the win prediction.

  64. 10.2

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, and the batter tries an ambitious switch hit but mistimes it badly. The ball floats towards backward point and Ross Adair holds on for the catch. Tilak Varma goes for 19 from 21 balls, a big swing as Ireland's chances jump from 34% to 59%.

  65. 10.1

    A length stock ball outside off, Washington Sundar attempts a drive but mistimes it, managing just a single to deep backward point.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Liam McCarthy. India: 89/4 (rr 8.9)

  67. 9.6

    The length delivery outside off is expertly cut by Tilak Varma, timing it along the ground but finding no gap for runs. India still require 94 from 60 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a 66% chance to win.

  68. 9.5

    Washington Sundar goes for the pull shot on a back-of-a-length delivery down the leg side but mistimes it, managing just a single as Tim Tector quickly fields at long on.

  69. 9.4

    A length ball on leg stump with no movement; the batter works it off the body but can't find the runs. Extras give India a single here. Ireland loses their review in this over.

  70. 9.3

    A yorker aimed on middle stump is met with a composed defensive push, nudging the ball along the ground for a well-taken single.

  71. 9.2

    Varma steps forward to a length ball on off stump and confidently drives it through the covers for a quick single.

  72. 9.1

    A short delivery on the leg side, Washington Sundar plays a controlled pull, nudging it carefully for a single.

  73. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Harry Tector. India: 84/4 (rr 9.33)

  74. 8.6

    The arm ball drifts outside off, inviting a cut shot from the batter but misses completely, resulting in a tidy dot ball. India are chasing 99 from 66 with six wickets in hand, holding a 66% win probability.

  75. 8.5

    Washington Sundar plays a neat off break length ball on off stump, driving it along the ground for a single. He gets off the mark with that run.

  76. 8.4

    A full off break pitched outside off, beautifully met by Tilak Varma who drives it crisply along the ground for a single.

  77. 8.3

    An off break on a length, nudged down on the leg stump but the batter misses, with the ball striking the pad for a leg bye.

  78. 8.2

    Off break pitched back of a length on middle stump, Tilak Varma works it carefully along the ground for a single.

  79. 8.1

    The off break drifts just outside off, pitching a length. Tilak Varma defends it neatly, keeping it down and playing with soft hands for no run.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 4 runs. Bowler: Liam McCarthy. India: 80/4 (rr 10.0)

  81. 7.6

    A back of a length delivery on the leg side with no movement. Abhishek tries to pull it but mis-times the shot, sending a catch to deep square leg where he is taken. He's caught out after a quickfire 50 off 20 balls. Abhishek Sharma exits after his rapid half-century. India now require 103 runs from 72 balls with six wickets in hand, facing a challenging run rate of 8.6.

  82. 7.5

    Tilak Varma delicately flicks a full delivery on off stump, keeping it down to sneak a single towards deep square leg where Tim Tector fields it swiftly.

  83. 7.4

    A length ball on middle stump is met with a solid defensive block from Tilak Varma, keeping the scoreboard untouched.

  84. 7.4

    A short, down-leg delivery with no movement, left alone by Tilak Varma, resulting in a wide that gifts the batting side an extra run.

  85. 7.3

    Liam McCarthy sends down a back of a length delivery on leg, and Abhishek Sharma pulls it firmly along the ground for a single. Abhishek Sharma reaches a rapid 50 off just 19 balls.

  86. 7.2

    The short ball on leg stump invites a neat pull from the batter, who keeps it low and tight to pick up a single comfortably.

  87. 7.1

    A full delivery outside off, and Tilak Varma attempts a drive but mistimes it, resulting in a tame shot fielded promptly by the bowler.

  88. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 8 runs. Bowler: Harry Tector. India: 76/3 (rr 10.86)

  89. 6.6

    Tilak Varma leans into an off break pitched outside off, driving it crisply along the ground for a well-timed single to cover. India are chasing 107 from 78 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding an 82% chance according to WinViz.

  90. 6.5

    An off break pitched just outside off on a back of a length line. Tilak Varma steers the ball neatly towards gully but it fetches no run.

  91. 6.4

    The off break drifts outside off on a length, and Tilak Varma leans into a beautifully timed drive. He caresses it crisply through the cover region, racing away to the boundary.

  92. 6.3

    Tector bowls a back of a length off break on off stump, and Sharma goes for a drive but gets a bit of a miscued edge, managing to sneak a single through.

  93. 6.2

    Off break pitched just on off stump, played with soft hands as Tilak Varma works it carefully for a single.

  94. 6.1

    A yorker-length off break on leg stump is met with a sharp flick off the pads, nudging the ball away for a quick single.

  95. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 8 runs. Bowler: Matt Hollard. India: 68/3 (rr 11.33)

  96. 5.6

    A full delivery outside off, no movement on offer. Tilak Varma leans into a beautifully timed drive, sending it racing through cover for four. Tilak Varma now with another boundary, his second in this over. India chase 115 from 84 balls with 7 wickets left, requiring 8.2 an over.

  97. 5.5

    On a length ball outside off, Tilak Varma executes a controlled cut shot, keeping the ball low as it's fielded swiftly at cover for no run.

  98. 5.4

    A length ball on leg stump with no movement, worked carefully by Tilak Varma into the mid-wicket region but no run comes from it.

  99. 5.3

    Matt Hollard delivers a length ball on middle stump, seaming away. The batter attempts to push but misses, resulting in no run.

  100. 5.2

    A length ball outside off, Matt Hollard delivers with no movement. Tilak Varma pushes it neatly, splicing the ball through third man for a boundary. Tilak Varma gets off the mark with a classy four.

  101. 5.1

    An off cutter pitched full and outside off stump. The batter attempts a flick but mistimes it, edging a catch to deep backward square leg. Shreyas Iyer departs for 3 off 7 balls. A big shift in momentum as Ireland's win probability rises from 15% to 22%.

  102. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 3 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. India: 60/2 (rr 12.0)

  103. 4.6

    A back of a length delivery on leg stump, played nicely by Iyer who works it low and controlled towards deep backward square leg for a single. India are chasing 123 from 90 balls, needing 8.2 runs an over with eight wickets in hand. They hold an 85% chance according to WinViz.

  104. 4.5

    A length ball on middle stump is met with a controlled drive along the ground by Shreyas Iyer, but it doesn't pierce the field.

  105. 4.4

    Abhishek Sharma cuts a short, no movement delivery just outside off with precision, nudging it along the ground to pick up a single.

  106. 4.3

    Shreyas Iyer pulls a short ball on leg stump with controlled precision, picking up a quick single.

  107. 4.2

    A length ball on off stump with no movement. Shreyas Iyer pushes it neatly along the ground towards backward point, but it yields no run.

  108. 4.1

    A full delivery outside off stump, met with a controlled drive through the cover region by Shreyas Iyer, but no run comes off this tidy shot.

  109. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 12 runs. Bowler: Matt Hollard. India: 57/2 (rr 14.25)

  110. 3.6

    On a back of a length ball, Abhishek Sharma attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge that dribbles to backward square leg for no run. India require 126 from 96 deliveries with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong winning probability.

  111. 3.5

    A back of a length delivery just outside off sees Abhishek Sharma time a crisp drive beautifully. The controlled shot races away through cover for four. That makes it another boundary for Sharma in this innings, his second in the over.

  112. 3.5

    A full toss wide outside off sees the batter attempt a cut but misses, and it's called a wide by the umpire. One run added to the total.

  113. 3.5

    A back of a length delivery on off stump, no movement from the bowler. Abhishek Sharma elegantly drives with excellent timing, sending the ball racing to extra cover for four. However, the front foot no-ball adds an extra run, making it five from the delivery. That brings India to 52 for 2.

  114. 3.4

    A length ball on off stump with no movement, nicely cut by Abhishek Sharma. He keeps it low and controlled, but the fielder at backward point is quick to stop any runs, resulting in a dot ball.

  115. 3.3

    Matt Hollard bowls a length delivery just outside off, met with a dropped shot from Shreyas Iyer who cleverly guides it into the off side for a single. Shreyas Iyer gets off the mark.

  116. 3.3

    A short ball on middle stump, Shreyas Iyer attempts a pull but misses completely down the leg side. The bowler concedes a wide, adding an extra run to the total.