India tour of Ireland: Bhuvneshwar Kumar credit IPL for Umran Malik’s debut within the 1st T20I in opposition to Ireland

Umran Malik acquired his India T20I cap from Bhuvneshwar Kumar forward of the opening match in opposition to Ireland on Sunday. India registered a snug 7-wicket win in Dublin.

Umran Malik was named within the Indian squad for the two-match T20I collection in opposition to Ireland regardless of not getting a go in opposition to South Africa within the latest dwelling collection. (Courtesy: PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSIndia beat Ireland by 7 wickets within the first T20IUmran Malik bowled one over and conceded 14 runsIndia will tackle Ireland in 2nd T20I on June 28

Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited the Indian Premier League for Umran Malik’s debut for India in T20I cricket. Malik’s velocity got here into the highlight in the course of the 2022 version of the IPL whereas he was taking part in for SunRisers Hyderabad.

The 22-year-old acquired his India cap from SunRisers and now India teammate Bhuvneshwar forward of the primary T20I in opposition to Ireland, which India comfortably received by seven wickets.

“Umran and other youngsters from around the world have made their debut because of the IPL which is great,” Bhuvneshwar stated after the match.

A dream come true second!!Congratulations to Umran Malik who’s all set to make his T20I debut for #CrewIndia

He will get No.98 #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/8JXXsRJFbW

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 26, 2022

Malik had a memorable outing within the latest IPL, taking 22 wickets in his 14 outings for SunRisers. He turned total the fourth highest wicket-taker within the 2022 season and the best wicket-taker for SunRisers. His spectacular efficiency opened the door to the Indian dressing room because the BCCI named him within the squad for the house T20I collection in opposition to South Africa.

Although Malik did not get a recreation in opposition to South Africa, he was named within the Indian squad for the two-match T20I collection in opposition to Ireland. In his first outing sporting the India colors, the quick bowler bowled just one over as he conceded 14 runs.

Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar struck early after captain Hardik Pandya put Ireland into bat. The veteran pacer took one wicket and gave 16 runs in his three overs, together with a maiden over.

Talking about his personal efficiency, Bhuvneshwar stated: “There was swing with the new ball, it got better after 5-6 overs. Thought it would get harder with the moisture, but didn’t. It’s good to bowl Test match line and length. Glad it worked out. We get good support wherever we go.”

India will tackle Ireland within the second T20I on June 28 in Dublin.