Hardik Pandya elated after India hammer Ireland in 1st T20I: Great to start out the sequence with a win

IND vs IRE, 1st T20I: Speaking after successful his first-ever match as India captain, Hardik Pandya stated it was nice to start out the sequence with a win in Dublin on Sunday.

Hardik Pandya elated after India hammer Ireland in 1st T20I: Great to start out the sequence with a win (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSGreat to start out the sequence with a win: Hardik PandyaIndia beat Ireland within the rain-hit first T20I in DublinHardik backed Umran to come back good in subsequent match

India captain Hardik Pandya was delighted after his younger facet kickstarted the Ireland tour with a complete seven-wicket win within the rain-hit opening T20I match in Dublin on Sunday. India chased down the goal of 109 with full ease as Deepak Hooda hit the successful runs on Hardik’s captaincy debut because the vacationers took a 1-0 lead within the two-match sequence.

“Great to start the series with a win, fortunate we got a game. It is important for our team to start with a win. Umran was kept back after I had a chat with him, he’s more comfortable with the older ball and they batted fantastically,” Hardik Pandya stated within the post-match presentation ceremony.

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I: Highlights

Fast-bowling sensation Umran Malik had a forgetful outing with the ball as he conceded 14 runs in the one over he bowled on his worldwide debut. However, captain Hardik backed his younger teammate, saying that he’s hopeful of Umran getting one other alternative within the second T20I to show himself.

“So hopefully he gets an opportunity. Some of the shots Harry played had me in awe. Look forward to him developing and taking Irish cricket again,” Hardik added.

Hardik, main India for the primary time, received the toss and elected to bowl in a rain-affected sport that was diminished to a 12-over affair. Ireland made a superb comeback on the again of Harry Trector’s cracking fifty after being jolted by the Indian pacers within the PowerPlay (4 overs).

Tector slammed an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls, comprising six fours and three maximums, as Ireland posted 108 for 4. However, Hooda sizzled on his return to the facet because the make-shift opener smashed an unbeaten 47 to assist India gun down the goal and beat Ireland by seven wickets within the first T20I in Dublin on Sunday.