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In their reply of 97 against Ireland, India lost Virat Kohli (1) early after he was caught by Benjamin White at deep third off Mark Adair’s bowling. However, Rohit Sharma (52) and Rishabh Pant forged 54 runs for the second wicket.
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Rohit Sharma led from the front as India defeated Ireland by eight wickets to get their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign off to a winning start in New York on Wednesday. India won the toss and opted to field, and that decision proved to be the correct one after the India pacers dominated the proceedings, dismissing Ireland for 96 in 16 overs.
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Jasprit Bumrah (2/6) was the most impressive bowler of the lot economically, but Hardik Pandya (3/27), Mohammed Siraj (1/13), Arshdeep Singh (2/35) and Axar Patel (1/3) all made equal contributions. Gareth Delaney, with 26 runs, ended up being Ireland’s top-scorer. Delaney was involved in a 27-run stand with Joshua Little, the highest partnership for Ireland in the match.
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In reply, India lost Virat Kohli (1) early after he was caught by Benjamin White at deep third off Mark Adair’s bowling. However, Rohit Sharma (52) and Rishabh Pant forged 54 runs for the second wicket. However, the 37 year-old, who was hit on the arm earlier in the contest, retired hurt while batting on 52.
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