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India Takes on Ireland in T20 World Cup Opener
India will face off against Ireland in their first game of the T20 World Cup at the Nassau Cricket Stadium.
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, is looking to dominate the Irish side, which is considered unpredictable.
Ireland, however, is not a team to be underestimated, with seven appearances in the T20 World Cup under their belt.
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They have the potential to cause an upset in this tournament.
Harry Tector is one player to watch out for, having scored an impressive 64 off 33 balls against India in the past.
India’s batting lineup boasts some of the most talented players in the world, including Rishabh Pant, who had a stellar IPL season this year, and Virat Kohli, who averages 81.5 in T20 World Cups.
The team also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, one of the best left-hand batters in the world, and Shivam Dube, who is likely to slot into the middle order and take on the spinners.
Jasprit Bumrah, one of India’s top bowlers, has a impressive record against Ireland, having taken six wickets in 12 overs at an average of 9.66 and an economy rate of 4.83.
India has a clean sweep in the head-to-head matches between the two teams, having won all seven completed T20Is.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm PST. You can catch the live score, match scorecard, and ball-by-ball updates on our website.
