The Indian team poses with the trophy•Jun 27, 2022•Sportsfile/Getty Images
Though a flurry of late wickets looked to have checked India’s stride, their total still seemed to represent a tall order for Ireland to chase, particularly after Balbirnie fell to make it 107-3 in response after 10.3 overs.
But Harry Tector (39) and George Dockrell (34) helped lead a stirring reply to take the match down to the wire, where the hosts fell agonisingly short of a historic result.
Kishan yet to lock in spot?
With three in this match and 26 on Sunday, Kishan hasn’t had a two-game streak to remember – and with just one 50 in his past five T20Is, there is an argument – perhaps bizarrely – that his spot at the top of the order for this year’s T20I World Cup remains in flux. The left-hander will likely be safe even with a poor run against England however, thanks to doubling as wicketkeeper.
Tector tough to touch
Harry Tector was in the mood to bat fast again, and clubbed his 39 from 28 balls, with five boundaries. It comes on the back of a standout innings in the first match, and a trio of impressive scores in February, including a half-century off 37 balls against the United Arab Emirates. (SportsMax)
