India trounce Ireland by 143 runs in 2nd T20I, clinch series 2-0

KL Rahul and Suresh Raina blasted half-centuries as India thrashed Ireland by 143 runs to record their largest Twenty20 International victory on Friday. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan tormented the Ireland attack in a 76-run win for the tourists on Wednesday but it was Rahul and Raina who did the damage two days later. Virat Kohli was dismissed for only nine after falling without scoring on his comeback in Malahide, but Rahul smashed 70 from only 36 deliveries while Raina bludgeoned a 45-ball 69 to help India post 213-4. Ireland were skittled out for just 70 in reply, Yuzvendra Chahal (3-21) and Kuldeep Yadav (3-16) taking three wickets apiece to secure the third-biggest win in T20 international history.

Updated on: Jun 30, 2018 9:07 AM IST

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India players celebrate their 2-0 T20I series win against Ireland with the trophy at The Village, Malahide, Ireland on June 29, 2018. (REUTERS)

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Virat Kohli bats during the 2nd T20 vs. Ireland. (AP)

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KL Rahul bats as Ireland wicket-keeper Gary Wilson looks on. (AP)

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Manish Pandey plays a stroke down the ground. (AP)

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Ireland's William Porterfield loses his wicket. (REUTERS)

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India players celebrate the wicket of Ireland's William Porterfield. (REUTERS)

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India's Suresh Raina (L), Manish Pandey (R) and Kuldeep Yadav (C) celebrate the wicket of Ireland's Kevin O'Brien. (REUTERS)

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India fans got to witness their team put in a dominant performance. (REUTERS)

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India players celebrate their win with the trophy. (REUTERS)