The concluding T20I match between India and Ireland will take place on Wednesday, August 23, in Malahide. Dominantly leading with a 2-0 advantage, India, under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah, fortified their dominant position with a comfortable 33-run triumph in the penultimate T20I of the series.
During the second face-off, the Indian team leaned heavily on the impressive batting displays from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh, collectively pushing the scoreboard to an imposing 185/5. On the defensive front, Bumrah, ably assisted by Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, each clinched a pair of wickets, ensuring Ireland's total stayed contained at 152/8.
The Irish side, while being on the back foot, showcased resilience and grit. A particular mention goes to Andy Balbirnie, who delivered a valiant knock of 72 from just 51 deliveries. Barry McCarthy also made his presence felt by dismissing the likes of Gaikwad and Tilak Varma.
As the series moves towards its culmination, India, having sealed the series, is eyeing an impeccable whitewash. Speculations are rife about a potential debut for the wicketkeeper-batter, Jitesh Sharma. On the flip side, Ireland, brimming with pride and determination, will be fervently aiming to clinch a face-saving victory.
IND vs IRE, 3rd T20I Weather Report
Mother Nature might have other plans on the night. Forecasts suggest the possibility of rainfall, particularly in the initial phase of the match. While intermittent rain showers might briefly halt play during the starting hour, weather conditions are anticipated to ameliorate as the evening progresses, ushering in clearer skies. There might be a chance for a curtailed game due to possible rain delays, but a total abandonment seems unlikely.
Weather experts at Accuweather have indicated that the temperature is likely to oscillate between 18-19 degrees Celcius, with wind speeds reaching up to 26 km/h. For those tuning in, the match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm IST.
Teams (from)
India
Jasprit Bumrah (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.
Ireland
Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, Benjamin White, Craig Young.
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