We are back for the chase!

... The Chase ...

Ireland got off to a perfect start! They got rid off Ishan Kishan in the third over and put themselves ahead early in the game. But post that they had no answers to the power-hitting displayed by Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson. All the bowlers were taken to the cleaners! Every ball was being dispatched into the crowd. However, once they broke that mammoth partnership, they grabbed wickets at regular intervals from there. They did well to towards the end but still have a mountain to climb. Ami

A good decision to bat first by Hardik Pandya! This full Indian innings though belonged only to two people, Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda. Both of them have grabbed their opportunities beautifully. Samson on his return to the side scored a sublime 77 and Hooda who was asked to bat at number 3 notched up an exceptional century. Deepak Hooda became the only fourth Indian to get a ton in T20Is! The duo stitched together a partnership of 176 runs and guided India to a total of 189 in the 17th over

Another day, another match, and it's been another stupendous batting performance from India. It was absolute carnage out there! Power-hitting at its very best! India have posted a monstrous total of on the board! A tough, tough task for Ireland ahead. Although they have done well to pull this back towards the fag end, things could have been a lot worse.

Mark Adair to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Just a single to end the innings! A very full delivery, on off. Bhuvneshwar Kumar forces it to long off. Andy Balbirnie there fumbles but the batters settle for a single. India finish with massive 227/7 after 20 overs!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar walks in to face the final ball.

Mark Adair to Harshal Patel, ! BOWLED! Ireland have done well in these last few overs! Harshal Patel gets across a bit early towards the off side and Adair delivers a yorker on off. Patel looks to scoop it but misses. The ball shatters the middle pole and India lose another wicket. Mark Adair gets his third wicket!

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, This is full and outside off. Pandya hits it hard towards sweeper cover and the fielder again does well in the deep. Just a single.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, ! Helicopter shot from Pandya! This is very full again on off. Pandya gets across and goes deep in his crease to whip it away towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, A very full ball on off. Pandya drills it straight down the ground and comes back for the second run.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, This is full and outside off. Pandya hits it towards deep extra-cover. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and does well to keep it inside the fence. Two runs taken.

Craig Young to Axar Patel, ! CAUGHT! Craig Young gets two in two and Axar Patel goes for a golden duck! This is full on middle. Patel flicks it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket and George Dockrell there moves swiftly towards his left to takes a good low catch. Actually, Axar Patel times it well but unfortunately for him, he finds the fielder.

Harshal Patel walks out to bat.

Axar Patel is the new batter. 

Craig Young to Dinesh Karthik, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another wicket for Ireland! This has been a good over from Young and he is rewarded with a big wicket. Lands on a length, around off. Dinesh Karthik looks to push at it. However, the ball just seams away a bit and catches the outside edge of Karthik's blade. The ball goes to the keeper and Lorcan Tucker takes an easy catch. Dinesh Karthik knows he is out and starts walking immediately.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, on off. Pandya mistimes his pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, Good yorker outside off. Pandya looks to dig it out but misses.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, ! Hardik Pandya gets the boundary this time! It is full on middle. Pandya flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya,This is full and outside off. Pandya looks to drive it away but misses.

Dinesh Karthik is the new man in. Also, Craig Young comes to bowl his final over!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Hooda holes out and finally Ireland manages to dismiss him in this series! End of a fantastic knock from this powerful lad and he has taken his team to a very big total here! This is full and outside off. Hooda slices it aerially towards the third man region and Andy McBrine running to his left takes a good sliding catch.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! This is easy pickings for Hooda! Short and angling into the body. Hooda pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Josh Little to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, on middle. Pandya works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Little to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Short and wide outside off. Pandya tries to cut it but misses.

Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Suryakumar Yadav departs now, trying to manufacture another cute shot here but fails to execute it. Little comes 'round the wicket and angles a shortish delivery around leg. Yadav gets across and looks to paddle it. However, he gets a faint part of his blade and Lorcan Tucker takes a good catch moving to his left.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India comes to the crease.

Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Nicely played! Back of a length, around off. Yadav just late cuts it over short third man for a boundary.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, That's it. Century for Deepak Hooda! What an innings! Exceptional hitting, six sixes from Hooda so far! Back of a length, on off. Hooda just pushes it towards point and takes a single. Takes off his helmet and soaks in the applause from a loud crowd here at Malahide.

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Misfield and this is the last thing Ireland need at the moment! This is fuller on off. Yadav makes a bit of room and drives it to the extra-cover fielder in the ring. Paul Stirling misfields as the ball goes through him for a boundary.

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, ! There is that shot, SKY played when he faced the first ball in Indian colours! A short ball on middle. Suryakumar Yadav gets a bit across and plays that trademark helicopter pull of his over deep backward square leg for a maximum.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, This is full and outside off. Hooda drives it to right of mid off and takes a single Moves onto 99 now!

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, A full delivery on the pads. Yadav clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Suryakumar Yadav walks out to bat at number 4. 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! BOWLED! Ohh...what a comeback from Mark Adair! Bowls a terrific slower yorker! He does that from 'round the wicket on middle. Samson is early on his shot and gets foxed completely. The ball knocks over the stumps and that's an end of a brilliant knock from Sanju Samson in his comeback game.

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! Gift from Mark Adair and Sanju Samson says, Thank you very much! A full toss on the hips. Samson just guides it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.

Mark Adair comes back to bowl. 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Dot to end the over! A slower length ball, on off. Hooda pushes it back to the bowler. Good over from Young. just 6 from it!  Hooda stays on 98!

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, on middle. Samson works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Just a single! A full delivery, around off. Hooda hits it quite well down the ground but settles for a single.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, On a length, on off. Samson pushes it gently towards covers for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length, on middle. Hooda works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Young goes a tad short on off. Hooda makes room and cuts it to deep point. They run single and there is a bit of hesitation in taking the second run but they make it easily in the end.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Back-to-back sixes for Sanju Samson! Short on this occasion, around the leg pole. Sanju Samson gets his front leg out of the way and dispatches this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie! 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! KABOOM! Full, around middle. Sanju Samson tonks it straight down the ground for a biggie. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Outside off, fullish ball. Deepak Hooda pushes it down to long off for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Short, on middle. Sanju Samson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! BYES! Shorter ball, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to heave this but he misses as the ball stays low. Lorcan Tucker fails to grab the ball as well. It races away towards fine leg for a boundary.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Fuller delivery on off. Hooda drives it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, ! Easy pickings! On the pads fuller ball. Sanju Samson uses his wrists and flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary. 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, WIDE! Short and wide outside off. Samson looks to get hit bat on it but misses.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, On a length, around off. Deepak Hooda drives it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, A beauty! This one nips back in from a length ball, around off. Deepak Hooda looks to cut this over but he gets beaten on the inside edge.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Crunched! A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda hits this inside-out over cover for a boundary. Into the 90s now! 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, Caught off the Free Hit! A length ball, around middle. Sanju Samson looks to flick this but he gets a leading edge towards backward point. Josh Little catches the ball at backward point and collides with another fielder who was running for the catch as well. Single taken! 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, No ball! Fuller one, around off. Deepak Hooda drives it towards long on for a single. Oh, dear! Conor Olphert has overstepped here! No ball is called and Free Hit is coming up.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda moves onto 86 off 43 balls with that hit! Shorter one, on the body. Deepak Hooda dispatches this one high over deep square leg and into the stands for a biggie. 

Conor Olphert will continue.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Conor Olphert errs in line and bowls it down the leg side. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone. Wide called!

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Loopy one, around middle. Deepak Hooda advances down the track and knocks it to long on for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Fuller ball, around middle and off. Sanju Samson drives it towards cover for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson brings up his maiden T20I fifty in style! Shorter one, around middle. Sanju Samson swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary. A fifty on his return to the Indian side. He has grabbed his opportunity with both hands. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Slower through the air, full, around middle. Deepak Hooda knocks it down to long off for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A rare dot ball! Too full, outside off. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone.

Gareth Delany is back on.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one, tosses this one up, around middle. Deepak Hooda dances down the wicket and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, On the pads now, fuller ball. Deepak Hooda flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda is making batting look so easy at the moment! A fuller ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda slices this one high over over cover for a boundary. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Wide of off, fuller ball. Deepak Hooda looks to slash this but he misses. Wide callled! Conor Olphert does not look happy with that. It did look well inside though. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, around middle. Deepak Hooda flicks it wide of long on. They run the first one and a little fumble by the fielder there allows the batters to take another run as well!

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Outside off, length delivery. Deepak Hooda cuts it and finds the fielder at point.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Bang! This is bigger and better! Shorter, around middle. Deepak Hooda pulls it high over deep square leg for a biggie.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Up and over! Overpitched delivery this one, around middle and off. Deepak Hooda lifts it over the fielder at mid off. The ball goes a couple of bounces over the ropes for a boundary. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two!

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Conor Olphert errs in line, he serves it way down the leg side. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone. Wide called!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, ! Through the gap again! It's Sanju Samson this time. Shorter ball, wide of off. Sanju Samson rocks back and cuts it in the gap between point and short third man for a boundary. 13 runs off the over! 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Pitched up again, outside off. Deepak Hooda strokes it down to long off for a single. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Width on offer, fullish ball. Deepak Hooda slices it towards the fielder at point.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, On a length, attacking the stumps this time. Deepak Hooda pushes it back to the bowler. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Oh, nicely done yet again! On a length, outside off. Deepak Hooda stays in his crease, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a beautiful boundary. Effortlessly done!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda is on fire at the moment! Excellent shot once again! A shorter ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda steps down the wicket and drives it on the up between mid off and extra cover for a boundary. 

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, FIFTY for Deepak Hooda! His first for India in T20Is and he is just going from strength to strength here! On the shorter side on middle. Hooda works it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, ! Andy McBrine was expensive in the only over he bowled in the first game and he is taken to cleaners yet again today! This is fuller on middle. Hooda dances down the track and lifts it over long on for a maximum.

Andy McBrine to Sanju Samson, Keeps it flatter on middle. Samson works it to long on for a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, Flatter now and shorter. Hooda works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, ! BANG! 93 metres hit that! Andy McBrine bowls it full on off. Hooda gets under it and lauches it out of the ground over the mid-wicket fence.

Andy McBrine to Sanju Samson, On middle and fuller. Samson works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Andy McBrine comes to bowl now.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Fuller on leg. Samson pushes it to long on for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson with a biggie now! Short on middle. Samson rocks back and pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Thick outside edge but another boundary for India and Samson! Short and wide outside off. Samson cuts but gets a thick outside edge and the ball runs way past short third man for a boundary.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A flatter delivery on off. Hooda pushes it down the ground for a single as he steps out to this ball.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, WIDE! Fired quicker and down the leg side. Hooda looks to clip it but misses.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Another tough chance goes down! Delany bowls it fuller on off again. Samson hits it hard back to the bowler. He puts his right hand towards the ball to catch it but it does not stick and a single is taken.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A tossed up delivery on off. Hooda drills it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Dropped! Short and wide outside off. Hooda cuts it firmly towards covers. Paul Stirling with an incredible full-stretch dive to his left. He gets a hand on it. However, the ball does not stick and a single is taken.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Ohh..that is glorious! Brings up the fifty partnership between these two! Lands on a length, on middle. Hooda makes room and lifts it with a straight balde over mid off for a boundary.

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, This is full on the pads. Samson flicks it fine leg for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Short and wide outside off. Hooda cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Well bowled! In the blockhole on this occasion, around off. Deepak Hooda does well to dig this one out. 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, Tight single! Conor Olphert starts off with a fuller ball, outside off. Sanju Samson drives towards mid off and scampers across to the other end. He dives in to make his ground! 

Conor Olphert is brought into the attack. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Samson skips down the track and drives this fraction short delivery to long off for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Slightly shorter on off. Samson punches it to covers again.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Delany is firing them here at a tight line. This is on off and Samson just pushes it to covers.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Pushes it quicker again on off. Hooda drives it to long off for another single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Tossed up on middle. Samson knocks it down to long on for a single.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A flatter one on off. Hooda pushes it to long off for a single.

It's time for some spin! Gareth Delany comes into the attack. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! This is Samson at his best! Lands on a length, around off. Samson waits for it. Opens the face of his blade at the last moment and guides it through the backward point region for a boundary. India are 54/1 after the Powerplay!

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, A fullish delivery on off. Samson drives but straight back to the bowler.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Pulls his length back and corrects his line as well. On off and Samson pushes it towards point.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! Easy pickings for Samson! Young drifts on the pads. Samson just flicks it past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length, on middle. Hooda works it towards the leg side for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, ! Ohh...down the ground...what a shot this is! A fullish delivery on middle. Hooda dances down the track and lauches it straight down the ground for a biggie.

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Direct hit...but Deepak Hooda is safe! Fuller ball, width on offer. Sanju Samson pushes it towards mid off and leaves his crease for a single. Deepak Hooda too sets off for a single, but Sanju Samson sends him in time. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end, but Deepak Hooda was well in.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, swinging back in, outside off. Deepak Hooda steers it towards deep point for a single. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Gorgeous! This time from Deepak Hooda! Pitched up ball, around off. Deepak Hooda shows the full face of the bat and drives it away from mid off for a boundary. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Good-length delivery, around the leg pole. Deepak Hooda looks to flick this but he misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge appeal for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger! Deepak Hooda opts for a review immediately! No bat involved there, confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows that was pitching outside leg. The on-field decision has to be overturned! Heartbreak for Ireland as Deepak Hooda survives!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Lovely shot! A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda stays in his crease and lifts it over cover for a boundary. 

Josh Little is back on. So just a change of ends for the left-arm seamer. Let's see how this over pans out!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Pitched up delivery, outside off. Deepak Hooda drives this and finds the fielder at mid off.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda taps it towards cover and takes a single. He retains the strike! 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Fuller now, around middle. Deepak Hooda pushes it towards mid on.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, A length delivery, around middle and leg, Sanju Samson clips it past mid-wicket for a single. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, around middle. Sanju Samson blocks it off the back foot. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! Oh, glorious! That had class written all over it! Full, around off. Sanju Samson presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, On a length, around middle. Deepak Hooda tries to flick this but the ball goes off the leading edge and towards the vacant mid on region for a single.

Will Josh Little continue? No, it's the man who is playing his 50th T20I for Ireland today, Craig Young comes onto bowl.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, No ball! Length ball, angling in, on the pads. Sanju Samson works it away through mid-wicket for a single. Craig Young has overstepped here and a no ball is called! Deepak Hooda to face the Free Hit! 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, ! BANG! A six ruins a good over from Mark Adair! Lovely shot though! Too short, around the leg pole. Deepak Hooda pulls this high over deep square leg for a biggie. 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Another full-length delivery, again attacking the stumps. Deepak Hooda flicks past mid-wicket. Craig Young chases the ball, slides, and keeps it to two runs.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Full again, on the stumps. Deepak Hooda flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Pitches it up again, around the off pole now. This time Deepak Hooda blocks it towards mid off.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, around middle. Deepak Hooda presents the full face of the bat and pushes it towards mid on.

Deepak Hooda walks out at number 3.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! An early breakthrough for Ireland! This is just what they needed! Mark Adair draws first blood as he gets rid of the dangerous, Ishan Kishan. A shortish ball, wide of off. Ishan Kishan dances down the track and looks to pull this over mid-wicket. But he manages to get only an outside edge back to the keeper. Lorcan Tucker takes an easy catch!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Angling in, on a length and on the pads. Sanju Samson looks to flick this but he gets a slight inside edge back onto the pads.  

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Tad shorter, around middle. Sanju Samson taps it towards mid-wicket. No run there!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, ! Top shot! Short ball, outside off, at around 147 clicks. Sanju Samson pulls this wide of mid on and towards the fence for a boundary. 

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Outside off, fullish ball. Sanju Samson drives and finds the fielder at cover-point.

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Good line from Josh Little! Cramping the batter for room there! A short ball, around the off pole. Sanju Samson dabs it towards point. No single there! 

Josh Little to start from the other end.

Josh Little to Ishan Kishan, Josh Little begins with a shorter ball, outside off. Ishan Kishan gets on his toes and taps it towards cover for a quick single. 

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, On the pads, good-length delivery. Ishan Kishan taps it towards square leg and takes a single. He retains the strike! Good start for India! 8 runs off the first over.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, Tighter line now! Tad fuller, around the off pole. Ishan Kishan leans forward and defends it out.

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, This one angles in, on the pads, a length delivery. Sanju Samson tucks it through square leg for another run.

So, the wait is over for the loyal Sanju Samson's fans. He is all set to play today and let's hope he makes this opportunity count! A lot of eyes will be on Ravi Bishnoi too as once India get back to the full-strength side, it will be interesting to see if India go with second leg-spinner along with Yuzvendra Chahal. A decent performance here would do wonders for him.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length, outside off. Ishan Kishan stands tall and pushes it through cover for a single. Ishan Kishan gets off the mark straightaway! 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson and Mark Adair are up and running! This is a good start from Sanju Samson! A length ball, outside off. Sanju Samson hangs back, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a boundary. 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, Much fuller now, darting it on the pads. Sanju Samson flicks it through square leg and takes a single. 

We are all set to begin! Ireland players are out there in the middle. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are the openers for India. Mark Adair to start with the ball. Here we go...

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India, says that they will bat first, the wicket looks alright and the weather is awesome as well. Mentions that the last time they bowled they did not expect the wicket to do much but he credits the bowlers for the way they bowled. Informs that they have three changes, Ruturaj Gaikwad misses out because of a niggle and Sanju Samson replaces him, Harshal Patel in for Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Yuzvendra Chahal.

Ireland (Unchanged Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (C), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Josh Little, Conor Olphert. 

India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (In place of Ruturaj Gaikwad), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel (In place of Avesh Khan), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi (In place of Yuzvendra Chahal), Umran Malik.

Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland, says that they would have bowled and he feels that it is good to chase in a T20 game. Tells that they have to do well with the ball to keep India to a low total. Mentions that they would try to match India as best as they can. Informs that it is Craig Young's 50th T20I and they were happy to give him a special cap and adds that they are playing the same team.

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BAT first.

We witnessed a 12-over per-side game in the first T20I due to rain. Let’s hope our not-so-beloved friend stays away this time. The positive news is that the weather does seem better but we can never trust the weather here in Dublin. But let’s keep our fingers crossed. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.

We are back for the chase!

... The Chase ...

Ireland got off to a perfect start! They got rid off Ishan Kishan in the third over and put themselves ahead early in the game. But post that they had no answers to the power-hitting displayed by Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson. All the bowlers were taken to the cleaners! Every ball was being dispatched into the crowd. However, once they broke that mammoth partnership, they grabbed wickets at regular intervals from there. They did well to towards the end but still have a mountain to climb. Ami

A good decision to bat first by Hardik Pandya! This full Indian innings though belonged only to two people, Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda. Both of them have grabbed their opportunities beautifully. Samson on his return to the side scored a sublime 77 and Hooda who was asked to bat at number 3 notched up an exceptional century. Deepak Hooda became the only fourth Indian to get a ton in T20Is! The duo stitched together a partnership of 176 runs and guided India to a total of 189 in the 17th over

Another day, another match, and it's been another stupendous batting performance from India. It was absolute carnage out there! Power-hitting at its very best! India have posted a monstrous total of on the board! A tough, tough task for Ireland ahead. Although they have done well to pull this back towards the fag end, things could have been a lot worse.

Mark Adair to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Just a single to end the innings! A very full delivery, on off. Bhuvneshwar Kumar forces it to long off. Andy Balbirnie there fumbles but the batters settle for a single. India finish with massive 227/7 after 20 overs!

Bhuvneshwar Kumar walks in to face the final ball.

Mark Adair to Harshal Patel, ! BOWLED! Ireland have done well in these last few overs! Harshal Patel gets across a bit early towards the off side and Adair delivers a yorker on off. Patel looks to scoop it but misses. The ball shatters the middle pole and India lose another wicket. Mark Adair gets his third wicket!

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, This is full and outside off. Pandya hits it hard towards sweeper cover and the fielder again does well in the deep. Just a single.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, ! Helicopter shot from Pandya! This is very full again on off. Pandya gets across and goes deep in his crease to whip it away towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, A very full ball on off. Pandya drills it straight down the ground and comes back for the second run.

Mark Adair to Hardik Pandya, This is full and outside off. Pandya hits it towards deep extra-cover. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and does well to keep it inside the fence. Two runs taken.

Craig Young to Axar Patel, ! CAUGHT! Craig Young gets two in two and Axar Patel goes for a golden duck! This is full on middle. Patel flicks it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket and George Dockrell there moves swiftly towards his left to takes a good low catch. Actually, Axar Patel times it well but unfortunately for him, he finds the fielder.

Harshal Patel walks out to bat.

Axar Patel is the new batter. 

Craig Young to Dinesh Karthik, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another wicket for Ireland! This has been a good over from Young and he is rewarded with a big wicket. Lands on a length, around off. Dinesh Karthik looks to push at it. However, the ball just seams away a bit and catches the outside edge of Karthik's blade. The ball goes to the keeper and Lorcan Tucker takes an easy catch. Dinesh Karthik knows he is out and starts walking immediately.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, on off. Pandya mistimes his pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, Good yorker outside off. Pandya looks to dig it out but misses.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya, ! Hardik Pandya gets the boundary this time! It is full on middle. Pandya flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Craig Young to Hardik Pandya,This is full and outside off. Pandya looks to drive it away but misses.

Dinesh Karthik is the new man in. Also, Craig Young comes to bowl his final over!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! CAUGHT! Hooda holes out and finally Ireland manages to dismiss him in this series! End of a fantastic knock from this powerful lad and he has taken his team to a very big total here! This is full and outside off. Hooda slices it aerially towards the third man region and Andy McBrine running to his left takes a good sliding catch.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! This is easy pickings for Hooda! Short and angling into the body. Hooda pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Josh Little to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length, on middle. Pandya works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Little to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Short and wide outside off. Pandya tries to cut it but misses.

Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Suryakumar Yadav departs now, trying to manufacture another cute shot here but fails to execute it. Little comes 'round the wicket and angles a shortish delivery around leg. Yadav gets across and looks to paddle it. However, he gets a faint part of his blade and Lorcan Tucker takes a good catch moving to his left.

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India comes to the crease.

Josh Little to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Nicely played! Back of a length, around off. Yadav just late cuts it over short third man for a boundary.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, That's it. Century for Deepak Hooda! What an innings! Exceptional hitting, six sixes from Hooda so far! Back of a length, on off. Hooda just pushes it towards point and takes a single. Takes off his helmet and soaks in the applause from a loud crowd here at Malahide.

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Misfield and this is the last thing Ireland need at the moment! This is fuller on off. Yadav makes a bit of room and drives it to the extra-cover fielder in the ring. Paul Stirling misfields as the ball goes through him for a boundary.

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, ! There is that shot, SKY played when he faced the first ball in Indian colours! A short ball on middle. Suryakumar Yadav gets a bit across and plays that trademark helicopter pull of his over deep backward square leg for a maximum.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, This is full and outside off. Hooda drives it to right of mid off and takes a single Moves onto 99 now!

Mark Adair to Suryakumar Yadav, A full delivery on the pads. Yadav clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Suryakumar Yadav walks out to bat at number 4. 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! BOWLED! Ohh...what a comeback from Mark Adair! Bowls a terrific slower yorker! He does that from 'round the wicket on middle. Samson is early on his shot and gets foxed completely. The ball knocks over the stumps and that's an end of a brilliant knock from Sanju Samson in his comeback game.

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! Gift from Mark Adair and Sanju Samson says, Thank you very much! A full toss on the hips. Samson just guides it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.

Mark Adair comes back to bowl. 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Dot to end the over! A slower length ball, on off. Hooda pushes it back to the bowler. Good over from Young. just 6 from it!  Hooda stays on 98!

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, on middle. Samson works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Just a single! A full delivery, around off. Hooda hits it quite well down the ground but settles for a single.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, On a length, on off. Samson pushes it gently towards covers for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length, on middle. Hooda works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Young goes a tad short on off. Hooda makes room and cuts it to deep point. They run single and there is a bit of hesitation in taking the second run but they make it easily in the end.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Back-to-back sixes for Sanju Samson! Short on this occasion, around the leg pole. Sanju Samson gets his front leg out of the way and dispatches this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie! 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! KABOOM! Full, around middle. Sanju Samson tonks it straight down the ground for a biggie. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Outside off, fullish ball. Deepak Hooda pushes it down to long off for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Short, on middle. Sanju Samson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! BYES! Shorter ball, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to heave this but he misses as the ball stays low. Lorcan Tucker fails to grab the ball as well. It races away towards fine leg for a boundary.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Fuller delivery on off. Hooda drives it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, ! Easy pickings! On the pads fuller ball. Sanju Samson uses his wrists and flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary. 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, WIDE! Short and wide outside off. Samson looks to get hit bat on it but misses.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, On a length, around off. Deepak Hooda drives it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, A beauty! This one nips back in from a length ball, around off. Deepak Hooda looks to cut this over but he gets beaten on the inside edge.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Crunched! A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda hits this inside-out over cover for a boundary. Into the 90s now! 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, Caught off the Free Hit! A length ball, around middle. Sanju Samson looks to flick this but he gets a leading edge towards backward point. Josh Little catches the ball at backward point and collides with another fielder who was running for the catch as well. Single taken! 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, No ball! Fuller one, around off. Deepak Hooda drives it towards long on for a single. Oh, dear! Conor Olphert has overstepped here! No ball is called and Free Hit is coming up.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda moves onto 86 off 43 balls with that hit! Shorter one, on the body. Deepak Hooda dispatches this one high over deep square leg and into the stands for a biggie. 

Conor Olphert will continue.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Conor Olphert errs in line and bowls it down the leg side. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone. Wide called!

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Loopy one, around middle. Deepak Hooda advances down the track and knocks it to long on for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Fuller ball, around middle and off. Sanju Samson drives it towards cover for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson brings up his maiden T20I fifty in style! Shorter one, around middle. Sanju Samson swivels and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary. A fifty on his return to the Indian side. He has grabbed his opportunity with both hands. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Slower through the air, full, around middle. Deepak Hooda knocks it down to long off for a single. 

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A rare dot ball! Too full, outside off. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone.

Gareth Delany is back on.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Fuller one, tosses this one up, around middle. Deepak Hooda dances down the wicket and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, On the pads now, fuller ball. Deepak Hooda flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda is making batting look so easy at the moment! A fuller ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda slices this one high over over cover for a boundary. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Wide of off, fuller ball. Deepak Hooda looks to slash this but he misses. Wide callled! Conor Olphert does not look happy with that. It did look well inside though. 

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, around middle. Deepak Hooda flicks it wide of long on. They run the first one and a little fumble by the fielder there allows the batters to take another run as well!

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Outside off, length delivery. Deepak Hooda cuts it and finds the fielder at point.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Bang! This is bigger and better! Shorter, around middle. Deepak Hooda pulls it high over deep square leg for a biggie.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Up and over! Overpitched delivery this one, around middle and off. Deepak Hooda lifts it over the fielder at mid off. The ball goes a couple of bounces over the ropes for a boundary. That brings up the 100-run partnership between these two!

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Wide! Conor Olphert errs in line, he serves it way down the leg side. Deepak Hooda leaves it alone. Wide called!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, ! Through the gap again! It's Sanju Samson this time. Shorter ball, wide of off. Sanju Samson rocks back and cuts it in the gap between point and short third man for a boundary. 13 runs off the over! 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Pitched up again, outside off. Deepak Hooda strokes it down to long off for a single. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Width on offer, fullish ball. Deepak Hooda slices it towards the fielder at point.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, On a length, attacking the stumps this time. Deepak Hooda pushes it back to the bowler. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Oh, nicely done yet again! On a length, outside off. Deepak Hooda stays in his crease, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a beautiful boundary. Effortlessly done!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Deepak Hooda is on fire at the moment! Excellent shot once again! A shorter ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda steps down the wicket and drives it on the up between mid off and extra cover for a boundary. 

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, FIFTY for Deepak Hooda! His first for India in T20Is and he is just going from strength to strength here! On the shorter side on middle. Hooda works it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, ! Andy McBrine was expensive in the only over he bowled in the first game and he is taken to cleaners yet again today! This is fuller on middle. Hooda dances down the track and lifts it over long on for a maximum.

Andy McBrine to Sanju Samson, Keeps it flatter on middle. Samson works it to long on for a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, Flatter now and shorter. Hooda works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Andy McBrine to Deepak Hooda, ! BANG! 93 metres hit that! Andy McBrine bowls it full on off. Hooda gets under it and lauches it out of the ground over the mid-wicket fence.

Andy McBrine to Sanju Samson, On middle and fuller. Samson works it to mid-wicket for a single.

Andy McBrine comes to bowl now.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Fuller on leg. Samson pushes it to long on for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson with a biggie now! Short on middle. Samson rocks back and pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, ! Thick outside edge but another boundary for India and Samson! Short and wide outside off. Samson cuts but gets a thick outside edge and the ball runs way past short third man for a boundary.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A flatter delivery on off. Hooda pushes it down the ground for a single as he steps out to this ball.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, WIDE! Fired quicker and down the leg side. Hooda looks to clip it but misses.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Another tough chance goes down! Delany bowls it fuller on off again. Samson hits it hard back to the bowler. He puts his right hand towards the ball to catch it but it does not stick and a single is taken.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A tossed up delivery on off. Hooda drills it to long off for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Dropped! Short and wide outside off. Hooda cuts it firmly towards covers. Paul Stirling with an incredible full-stretch dive to his left. He gets a hand on it. However, the ball does not stick and a single is taken.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, ! Ohh..that is glorious! Brings up the fifty partnership between these two! Lands on a length, on middle. Hooda makes room and lifts it with a straight balde over mid off for a boundary.

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, This is full on the pads. Samson flicks it fine leg for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Short and wide outside off. Hooda cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Conor Olphert to Deepak Hooda, Well bowled! In the blockhole on this occasion, around off. Deepak Hooda does well to dig this one out. 

Conor Olphert to Sanju Samson, Tight single! Conor Olphert starts off with a fuller ball, outside off. Sanju Samson drives towards mid off and scampers across to the other end. He dives in to make his ground! 

Conor Olphert is brought into the attack. 

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Samson skips down the track and drives this fraction short delivery to long off for a single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Slightly shorter on off. Samson punches it to covers again.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Delany is firing them here at a tight line. This is on off and Samson just pushes it to covers.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, Pushes it quicker again on off. Hooda drives it to long off for another single.

Gareth Delany to Sanju Samson, Tossed up on middle. Samson knocks it down to long on for a single.

Gareth Delany to Deepak Hooda, A flatter one on off. Hooda pushes it to long off for a single.

It's time for some spin! Gareth Delany comes into the attack. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! This is Samson at his best! Lands on a length, around off. Samson waits for it. Opens the face of his blade at the last moment and guides it through the backward point region for a boundary. India are 54/1 after the Powerplay!

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, A fullish delivery on off. Samson drives but straight back to the bowler.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Pulls his length back and corrects his line as well. On off and Samson pushes it towards point.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! Easy pickings for Samson! Young drifts on the pads. Samson just flicks it past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length, on middle. Hooda works it towards the leg side for a single.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, ! Ohh...down the ground...what a shot this is! A fullish delivery on middle. Hooda dances down the track and lauches it straight down the ground for a biggie.

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Direct hit...but Deepak Hooda is safe! Fuller ball, width on offer. Sanju Samson pushes it towards mid off and leaves his crease for a single. Deepak Hooda too sets off for a single, but Sanju Samson sends him in time. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the non-striker's end, but Deepak Hooda was well in.

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, swinging back in, outside off. Deepak Hooda steers it towards deep point for a single. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Gorgeous! This time from Deepak Hooda! Pitched up ball, around off. Deepak Hooda shows the full face of the bat and drives it away from mid off for a boundary. 

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Good-length delivery, around the leg pole. Deepak Hooda looks to flick this but he misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge appeal for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger! Deepak Hooda opts for a review immediately! No bat involved there, confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows that was pitching outside leg. The on-field decision has to be overturned! Heartbreak for Ireland as Deepak Hooda survives!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, ! Lovely shot! A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda stays in his crease and lifts it over cover for a boundary. 

Josh Little is back on. So just a change of ends for the left-arm seamer. Let's see how this over pans out!

Josh Little to Deepak Hooda, Pitched up delivery, outside off. Deepak Hooda drives this and finds the fielder at mid off.

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, A length ball, outside off. Deepak Hooda taps it towards cover and takes a single. He retains the strike! 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, Fuller now, around middle. Deepak Hooda pushes it towards mid on.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, A length delivery, around middle and leg, Sanju Samson clips it past mid-wicket for a single. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, Back of a length, around middle. Sanju Samson blocks it off the back foot. 

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, ! Oh, glorious! That had class written all over it! Full, around off. Sanju Samson presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. 

Craig Young to Deepak Hooda, On a length, around middle. Deepak Hooda tries to flick this but the ball goes off the leading edge and towards the vacant mid on region for a single.

Will Josh Little continue? No, it's the man who is playing his 50th T20I for Ireland today, Craig Young comes onto bowl.

Craig Young to Sanju Samson, No ball! Length ball, angling in, on the pads. Sanju Samson works it away through mid-wicket for a single. Craig Young has overstepped here and a no ball is called! Deepak Hooda to face the Free Hit! 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, ! BANG! A six ruins a good over from Mark Adair! Lovely shot though! Too short, around the leg pole. Deepak Hooda pulls this high over deep square leg for a biggie. 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Another full-length delivery, again attacking the stumps. Deepak Hooda flicks past mid-wicket. Craig Young chases the ball, slides, and keeps it to two runs.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Full again, on the stumps. Deepak Hooda flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Pitches it up again, around the off pole now. This time Deepak Hooda blocks it towards mid off.

Mark Adair to Deepak Hooda, Fuller ball, around middle. Deepak Hooda presents the full face of the bat and pushes it towards mid on.

Deepak Hooda walks out at number 3.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! An early breakthrough for Ireland! This is just what they needed! Mark Adair draws first blood as he gets rid of the dangerous, Ishan Kishan. A shortish ball, wide of off. Ishan Kishan dances down the track and looks to pull this over mid-wicket. But he manages to get only an outside edge back to the keeper. Lorcan Tucker takes an easy catch!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Angling in, on a length and on the pads. Sanju Samson looks to flick this but he gets a slight inside edge back onto the pads.  

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Tad shorter, around middle. Sanju Samson taps it towards mid-wicket. No run there!

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, ! Top shot! Short ball, outside off, at around 147 clicks. Sanju Samson pulls this wide of mid on and towards the fence for a boundary. 

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Outside off, fullish ball. Sanju Samson drives and finds the fielder at cover-point.

Josh Little to Sanju Samson, Good line from Josh Little! Cramping the batter for room there! A short ball, around the off pole. Sanju Samson dabs it towards point. No single there! 

Josh Little to start from the other end.

Josh Little to Ishan Kishan, Josh Little begins with a shorter ball, outside off. Ishan Kishan gets on his toes and taps it towards cover for a quick single. 

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, On the pads, good-length delivery. Ishan Kishan taps it towards square leg and takes a single. He retains the strike! Good start for India! 8 runs off the first over.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, Tighter line now! Tad fuller, around the off pole. Ishan Kishan leans forward and defends it out.

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, This one angles in, on the pads, a length delivery. Sanju Samson tucks it through square leg for another run.

So, the wait is over for the loyal Sanju Samson's fans. He is all set to play today and let's hope he makes this opportunity count! A lot of eyes will be on Ravi Bishnoi too as once India get back to the full-strength side, it will be interesting to see if India go with second leg-spinner along with Yuzvendra Chahal. A decent performance here would do wonders for him.

Mark Adair to Ishan Kishan, Back of a length, outside off. Ishan Kishan stands tall and pushes it through cover for a single. Ishan Kishan gets off the mark straightaway! 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson and Mark Adair are up and running! This is a good start from Sanju Samson! A length ball, outside off. Sanju Samson hangs back, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a boundary. 

Mark Adair to Sanju Samson, Much fuller now, darting it on the pads. Sanju Samson flicks it through square leg and takes a single. 

We are all set to begin! Ireland players are out there in the middle. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are the openers for India. Mark Adair to start with the ball. Here we go...

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of India, says that they will bat first, the wicket looks alright and the weather is awesome as well. Mentions that the last time they bowled they did not expect the wicket to do much but he credits the bowlers for the way they bowled. Informs that they have three changes, Ruturaj Gaikwad misses out because of a niggle and Sanju Samson replaces him, Harshal Patel in for Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Yuzvendra Chahal.

Ireland (Unchanged Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (C), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Josh Little, Conor Olphert. 

India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (In place of Ruturaj Gaikwad), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Axar Patel, Harshal Patel (In place of Avesh Khan), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi (In place of Yuzvendra Chahal), Umran Malik.

Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland, says that they would have bowled and he feels that it is good to chase in a T20 game. Tells that they have to do well with the ball to keep India to a low total. Mentions that they would try to match India as best as they can. Informs that it is Craig Young's 50th T20I and they were happy to give him a special cap and adds that they are playing the same team.

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Hardik Pandya. India have elected to BAT first.

We witnessed a 12-over per-side game in the first T20I due to rain. Let’s hope our not-so-beloved friend stays away this time. The positive news is that the weather does seem better but we can never trust the weather here in Dublin. But let’s keep our fingers crossed. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.