Wearing 3 sweaters: Yuzvendra Chahal battles chilly climate in Dublin to star in India’s 1st T20I victory

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal stated on Sunday that he needed to discover methods to adapt to the chilly climate in Dublin throughout the 1st T20I in opposition to Ireland. The T20I collection opener was delayed by near 2 hours as rain arrived simply earlier than the toss and led to a drop in temperature.

Yuzvendra Chahal shone in India’s 7-wicket victory because the leg-spinner showcased unimaginable management, freely giving simply 11 runs in his 3-over spell. Chahal picked up the wicket of Ireland’s wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker and saved the stress on the remainder of the batters even because the hosts scored 108 runs of their quota of 12 overs.

The match was decreased to a 12-overs-per-side contest after the rain delay. Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shone with the ball for India earlier than a surprising 47 not out from Deepak Hooda helped the guests chase down the goal in simply 9.2 overs.

Chahal was named the Player of the Match for his miserly effort with the ball in situations that weren’t suited to spin bowling.

“Very difficult (to bowl in these cold conditions). I felt like a finger spinner today. Sometimes it’s hard, but you have to adapt to every condition,” Chahal stated after his match-winning efforts within the 1st T20I.

Presenter Alan Wilkins made certain that Chahal didn’t spend a whole lot of day trip within the floor, retaining the dialog brief throughout the presentation ceremony.

“No I’m not okay I’m wearing three sweaters right now,” Chahal stated jokingly.

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CHAHAL LAUDS CAPTAIN HARDIK

Furthermore, Chahal credited Hardik Pandya for the liberty the brand new captain gave within the 1st T20I in opposition to Ireland. Notably, Hardik obtained off to a profitable begin on his T20i captaincy debut as India took an unbeatable 1-0 lead within the collection.

“The atmosphere under Hardik is chill, he gave me the freedom to execute my plans,” Chahal added.

Skipper Hardik was effusive in reward for Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Chahal, saying the 2 senior bowlers are dependable match-winners.

“Bhuvi is top class and same with Yuzi as well. Match winner, just toss the ball to him and tell him you bowl whatever you have to…he usually wins the match for you,” Hardik stated.

India will tackle Ireland on the identical venue in Dublin within the 2nd T20I on Tuesday, June 28.