Team India defeated Ireland in the second T20 match on the basis of Rinku Singh’s blistering innings and then the excellent bowling of the bowlers. Ireland had a target of 186 runs in front of them, but in front of the sharp bowling of Indian bowlers, they could only score 152 runs. For Ireland, Andrew Balbirnie played an explosive 72 off 51 balls.
Earlier, batting first, India scored 185 runs losing 5 wickets on the basis of Rinku Singh’s explosive 38 and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s innings of 58 runs. Rinku batted bang in his international innings. Team India scored 41 runs in the last two overs. Rinku hit 2 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. He was adjudged player of the match for this explosive innings.
What did Rinku say after the victory?
After the win, Player of the Match Rinku Singh said, ‘I feel very good. I was trying to do what I have done in IPL. I was very confident and was trying to stay calm. He laughed and said ‘I listen to the captain (smiles). I feel great. I have been playing for 10 years. I have worked hard for this. I am happy to get the man of the match award in my first game.
last match on wednesday
The third and last match of the 3-match series will be played on this ground on Wednesday, where Team India will try to make a clean sweep against Ireland and enter the Asia Cup with high spirits.