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India vs Ireland Highlights Score 2nd T20I: Deepak Hooda scored 104(57), while Sanju Samson chipped in with a 42-ball 77. Catch the Highlights of the IND vs IRE 2nd T20I:
India vs Ireland Highlights 2nd T20: Hardik Pandya-led India won the second T20I against Ireland by four runs to seal the series 2-0. Batting first India piled a gigantic 225/7 on the board. Deepak Hooda smashed a century, and found great support from Sanju Samson, who scored 77(42) in his comeback match. In response, Ireland kept themselves in hunt until the final ball of the match as Ireland scored 221/5 in their 20 overs. Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie added 72 runs for the opening wicket before the former was cleaned up by Ravi Bishnoi on 40(18). Soon after his dismissal, Hardik Pandya effected a run-out as the hosts lost two wickets in quick succession. Balbirnie was then dismissed on 60(37). Umran Malik also picked his maiden international wicket in the form of Lorcan Tucker, who was caught on 5 by substitute fielder Yuzvendra Chahal. Hector Tucker was the final Ireland batter to depart, he was dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar on 39(28). Bhuvneshwar conceded 46 runs in his four-over quota. Harshal Patel conceded 54 in his quota. Ravi Bishnoi and Umran Malik also were a bit expensive with the ball. Catch the Highlights of the IND vs IRE 2nd T20I:
...Read MoreIND vs IRE 2nd T20I LIVE score updates: Hardik Pandya walks out for toss
Despite being overcast and windy at the moment, the good news is that it's dry at the moment. Hardik Pandya is out in the center for the toss.
IND vs IRE LIVE updates: Team huddle
The Indian team are all set and the toss will take place shortly. Stay tuned for further updates!
IND vs IRE LIVE score updates: Will we see Sanju Samson in the XI?
Following the opening encounter, captain Hardik Pandya had revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad had a niggle in his calf, and it was because of this India tried a new opening combination.
So if Gaikwad is still injured, it could open the gates for Sanju Samson, who would be itching to make a comeback in to the Indian playing XI.
Samson was in good touch in the recent edition of the IPL, so this opportunity could play as a audition for the Kerala batter to present his case with the World Cup scheduled to be played later this year.
India vs Ireland LIVE score updates: Opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav made a return to the nation team following his injury in the first encounter, however, the comeback was not as good as it was expected by his fans. The middle-order batter was trapped LBW by Craig Young on a golden duck.
Today, the right-handed batter will eye for a much improved show, which would be crucial for him to cement his position in the playing XI with the T20 World Cup approaching fast.
IND vs IRE LIVE score update: Will Arshdeep and Tripathi get a chance?
With an unassailable 1-0 lead, it will be interesting to see if India hand debut to Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Tripathi.
Arshdeep has been with the team since the previous series against South Africa, while Tripathi earned his maiden call-up to the national side in this series.
IND vs IRE LIVE updates: India's new opening combination
India tried a new opening combination in the first encounter, with Deepak Hooda kicking things off with Ishan Kishan. Hooda in fact remained unbeaten and guided India through a stiff chase of 109. He scored 47 off 29 balls, as India wrapped up the chase in 9.2 overs.
Will India stick with the same pair, or will Ruturaj Gaikwad return to his usual spot?
IND vs IRE 2nd T20I LIVE score updates: The weather today
The weather was very fickle the other day and today we have slight better conditions and can expect a full 20-over of play from both the sides.
However, conditions will remain overcast and we'll hope there are no rain interruptions this time around.
India vs Ireland LIVE updates: The Hector Tucker show
Hector Tucker, the 22-year-old Irish batter, put a solid show in the opening encounter. He scored an unbeaten 64 off 33 deliveries, during which he smashed six 4s and three 6s.
India captain Hardik Pandya too acknowledged his efforts and gifted him a bat after the match. “I’ve given him a bat so maybe he can score some more sixes and maybe get an IPL contract, and I wish him luck,” Pandya had said about him after the match.
"Just look after him well, give him the right guidance. It’s not always about cricket; it’s about understanding your whole lifestyle and what is there at stake. If you can manage that, I’m sure he’s going to be around – not just in IPL, in all the leagues in the world,” the Indian skipper added.
IND vs IRE LIVE score updates: What happened in Game 1
The first encounter was a rain curtailed contest. The weather frustrated the fans but as many expected that the day might get wash out, a significant amount of play was possible and India won the match by 7 wickets.
Hector Tucker gave the home side a good opportunity to eke an upset against a heavyweight Indian unit, however, a splendid knock by Deepak Hooda foiled Ireland plans.
IND vs IRE 2nd T20I: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the 2nd T20I between India and Ireland. India currently lead the series 1-0. The match is scheduled to start at 9:00 pm IST. Stay tuned for LIVE updates!
