New Delhi: Andrew Balbirnie orchestrated a solitary comeback as Ireland were bowled out for 186 against India in the second T20I. The opener scored 72 (51) off bowling Arshdeep Singh in the 16th over as a set Ireland is seven less than now but there is no shortage of limits.

Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad led the Indian attack with the bat as the Men In Blue made a tough 185/5 after Ireland’s call to bat in the second T20I. Gaikwad scored 58 (43) before coming to Barry McCarthy. He also stitched a crucial 71-run stand with Sanju Samson after India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (18 off 11 balls), Tilak Varma (1 off 2 balls). Benjamin White bagged 40 (26) for Sanju Samson. Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube also contributed explosive cameos towards the end as 42 runs were scored in the last two overs. Rinku scored 38 (21), while Dube returned unbeaten with 22 (16).

A win by 33 runs in the 2nd T20I in Dublin 👏#TeamIndia go 2⃣-0⃣ up in the series!

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Welcome to the live updates of the 2nd T20I between Ireland and India. After winning the first match by 2 runs, Jasprit Bumrah-led team India will lock horn against Ireland at The Village in Dublin.

India vs Ireland T20I: Full squad

India: Jasprit Bumrah (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Famous Krishna, Arshdeep Singh , Mukesh Kumar and Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper).

Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorken Tucker, Theo van Voorkom, Ben White and Craig Young, Fionn Hand, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy.

• Live update

• India wins by 33 runs

In the last over, Jasprit Bumrah bowls Mark Adair who is caught at mid-on by Tilak Varma. Tainas leaves 23 (15) containing three sixes. Four overs make up the over as Ireland reach 152/8 from 20 overs. With this, India won the match by 33 runs and takes an undisputed 2-0 lead in the series.

• Balbirnie departs after fifty as Arshdeep strike

Arshdeep Singh to Balbirnie, Caught by Samson!! And it should be the fatal blow. Fuller ball, outside off, Balbirnie throws his bat at it and hits it nicely to the keeper. Weak edge and the keeper took it lightly. 50th T20I wicket for Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep is excited to take the molded dough. Balbirnie c Samson b Arshdeep Singh 72 (51) [4s-5 6s-4]

• Balbrinie scores fifty

Andrew Balbirnie continues his charge as he greets Bishnoi with the boundary. He then completes his half-century in 39 balls. George Dockrell then finishes with a top high. 13 runs from the over as Ireland reach 94/4 in 13 overs.

• Bishnoi bags second brace

Ravi Bishnoi to Campher, caught by Shivam Dube!! And the man was immediately taken away. In a smoother delivery, Campher looks for the oar to reverse and finds the man in place. The idea was right, but the execution was not great. Ravi Bishnoi’s second strike. Ireland lost the series. Campher c Shivam Dube kaj Ravi Bishnoi 18 (17) [6s-1]

• Ravi Bishnoi removes Tector

Ravi Bishnoi to Tector, Out Bowled!! Well tossed delivery, Tector looks to lift it but misses the line of the delivery. He is clean with the ball. It was a googly, Tector wanted to cross the boundary but couldn’t connect. Third down. Ireland in trouble. Tector b Ravi Bishnoi 7 (7) [4s-1]

• Prasidh Krishna bags two

Prasidh to Tucker, Caught by Gaikwad!! The short ball has another. Tucker throws it away. Long story short, Tucker bet and missed. A middle-aged man has a simple vision. The ball got to him a little quickly and he was late. Another shot to Prasidh and a great call by Bumrah gives it to Krishna. There was a bit of a clash as the other fielder tried to catch it but ended up getting a decent catch. Tucker c Gaikwad b Prasidh 0 (3)

Prasidh to Stirling, Caught by Arshdeep Singh!! Short ball, Stirling gets a top edge and the good leger gets a decent catch on the run. It was bowled, Stirling went for a draw and got a massive top edge. Arshdeep ran in and arrived beautifully. The ball was spinning in the air. Stirling c Arshdeep Singh b Prasidh 0 (4)

Prasidh Krishna's MO 🔥: Storm the ☘️ top order with 𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 💨#IREvIND #JioCinema #Sports18 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/PLqp2zqp1v

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 20, 2023

• Rinku Singh departs

Mark Adair to Rinku Singh, Caught by Young!! There is no room on this short ball and Rinku Singh gets a thick top edge on the pull attempt, short good runs back and completes the catch. Great strike from Rinku though. Rinku Singh c Young b Mark Adair 38 (21) [4s-2 6s-3]

• Gaikward departs after classic knock

McCarthy to Gaikwad, Tector jailed!! McCarthy hits the last play and now he goes for the ball. Slower full ball outside off, Gaikwad hopes to go down the ground and flips it away from the end of the bat, Tector runs back and takes the long on. Gaikwad c Tector b McCarthy 58 (43) [4s-6 6s-1]

• Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed fifty

Craig Young completes his quota with a new financial passport. He scores 29 runs and picks up a wicket in four overs. Rinku Singh will also star in Benjamin White’s upcoming episode. He salutes the spinner on the boundary before hitting Gaikwad, who hits the bowling for a four and a six. He also scores his half-century in 39 balls. IND: 129-3 (15 times)

FIFTY!

A fine half-century by @Ruutu1331. He tops it up with a maximum soon after 👏👏

This is his 2nd 50 in T20Is.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) August 20, 2023

• Samson departs after explosive knock

Benjamin White to Samson, Out Bowled!! Pulled Off top spinner, Samson was on the back foot trying to poke it through covers. Gets a little too hard and peels off the thick inner rim that rests on the stumps. Samson b Benjamin White 40 (26) [4s-5 6s-1]

Sanju Samson departs after a quick-fire knock of 40 off 25 deliveries.

India 105/3 https://t.co/I2nw1YQmfx… #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/u730JlhAZl

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 20, 2023

• Gaikwad-Samson innings

10.5 Joshua Little to Samson, SIX, nailed! See you tomorrow! Samson, with a short and crooked leg, turns and burns the water of the earth with his good leg. 18 is already running…

10.4 Joshua Short to Samson, no run, Good length slanting on middle and leg, Samson stays on the leg side of the delivery and hits it mid on

10.3 Joshua Little to Samson, FOUR, make it three in a row! Samson tries a yorker and finishes with a low full throw. Samson can complete a full outside edge which drives past the diver to the right.

• Tilak Varma poor show

McCarthy to Tilak Varma, Caught by Dockrell!! Went for a golden duck in the last game and now it’s time for the second ball. Short ball outside the corner, Tilak Varma opts for the pull but gets more height than distance. Dockrell runs back to the left of deep square and takes good heavy catches inches inside the rope. Tilak Varma and Dockrell and McCarthy 1 (2)

• Craig Young breaks opening stand

Young to Jaiswal, gone Caught by Campher. Young bagged Jaiswal’s wicket in second ball of the over. Jaiswal was bit disappointed as soon as he depated toward pavilion. The young batter went for the full-throttle pull and gave the catch to Campher on the boundary rope.

• Toss update

Ireland captain Paul Stirling have won the toss and decided to bowl first in the 2nd T20I match.

• Playing XI

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Ravi Bishnoi