Debutant pacer Prince Yadav impressed with figures of 3-22, leading India’s disciplined bowling that limited Ireland to 154/8 in the second T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont. Despite a strong partnership between Harry Tector (53) and Ben Calitz (37), Ireland fell short of a higher total due to quick wickets towards the end of their innings. Prince showcased skill on his debut, utilizing various bowling techniques effectively against the Irish batsmen.
Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, and Harshit Rana also contributed wickets, while Axar Patel and debutant Suryansh Shedge remained wicketless. Ireland, opting to bat first, had a rapid start with Ross Adair hitting consecutive sixes off Arshdeep in the initial over. However, timely dismissals by Rana and Arshdeep halted Ireland’s momentum early in the innings.
Despite setbacks, Ireland’s Tector and Calitz built a promising partnership, threatening to reach a higher score before Dube’s crucial double dismissal in the 15th over. Prince’s strategic bowling in the final over, removing key batsmen, ensured India’s strong position. With Ireland setting a target of 155, India aims to level the two-match series after a previous defeat, marking their first loss to Ireland in international cricket.
