NEW DELHI: In a dramatic start to the three-match T20I series, rain interrupted the opening encounter between India and Ireland when the visitors were 47 for 2 in 6.5 overs, leading by two runs on the DLS par score. India, chasing a target of 140, had made a solid start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the crease.
The Indian innings began fluently as Jaiswal (24; 23b) and Gaikwad (19 not out) stitched together a 46-run partnership in just 6.2 overs. However, the momentum was disrupted by Craig Young, who struck twice in quick succession. He dismissed the left-handed duo of Jaiswal and Tilak Varma, the latter departing for a golden duck.
