IND Vs IRE, T20 WC: India Warm-Up For PAK Clash With A Win - In Pics

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s arm injury was the highlight as India's four-pronged pace attack was too deadly for an out-of-depth Ireland in their eight-wicket victory in their opening game of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. The 'Men in Blue' will indeed have some sleepless nights going into the Pakistan game on June 9 after Rohit’s injury. Arshdeep (2/35 in 4 overs), Pandya (3/27 in 4 overs), Siraj (1/13 in 3 overs) and Bumrah (2/6 in 3 overs) didn't give any breathing space to Irish batters who were made to look like novices in front of swing, seam and extra bounce produced during the 14 out of 16 overs that they bowled. Rohit scored 52 before he retired hurt.

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Updated on: 6 June 2024 11:52 am

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

India batsmen Rishabh Pant, center left, and Shivam Dube are congratulated by Ireland players for their 8-wicket victory in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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India's Rishabh Pant plays a reverse shot for six runs to seal the victory by 8 wickets against Ireland during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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India captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot for six runs against Ireland during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.AP Photo/Adam Hunger

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India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and partner Virat Kohli run between wickets to score against Ireland during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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India's fans cheer during their team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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India vs Ireland Match Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Ireland's Josh Little is bowled by India's Jasprit Bumrah for 14 runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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India's Jasprit Bumrah Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

India's Jasprit Bumrah bowls against Ireland during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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Ireland's Harry Tector Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Ireland's Harry Tector twirls after driving a ball to be caught out for 4 runs by India's Jasprit Bumrah during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.

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Ireland's Andrew Balbirnie Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Ireland's Andrew Balbirnie is bowled by India's Arshdeep Singh for five runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Westbury, New York.