On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ruturaj Gaikwad (43-ball 58), Sanju Samson (26-bal 40) and Player-of-the-Match Rinku Singh (21-ball 38) were the stars for India with the bat as visitors posted a competitive 185 for 5. Later, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each to restrict the Irish camp for 152 for 8

After the game, former Indian batter Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on opener Ruturaj after he played a mature knock (58) to revive India's innings after they were 34 for 2 inside the powerplays. "It was a mature knock. It was very Ruturaj Gaikwad. Normally in T20 cricket, from that position, he tends to get bigger eighties and he converts that into a hundred. The way he batted, there was controlled aggression,” said Nayar while speaking to Jio Cinema.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/a-left-hander-looks-very-promising-ajit-agarkar-on-tilak-varmas-inclusion-in-indias-asia-cup-squad-627515">'A left-hander looks very promising': Ajit Agarkar on Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup squad</a>

Nayar added, "He is trying to find his way in international cricket. So it's always good to get a fifty for India and you are going to always go stronger and stronger. We all know the potential he has. We all know the talent and his ability to convert scores."

Ruturaj, who is also the vice-captain for the Ireland tour, will look to come up with another knock in the series finale, which will be held at the same venue -- i.e. at&nbsp;&nbsp;The Village, Dublin -- on Wednesday (August 23).&nbsp;

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ruturaj Gaikwad (43-ball 58), Sanju Samson (26-bal 40) and Player-of-the-Match Rinku Singh (21-ball 38) were the stars for India with the bat as visitors posted a competitive 185 for 5. Later, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each to restrict the Irish camp for 152 for 8 After the game, former Indian batter Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on opener Ruturaj after he played a mature knock (58) to revive India's innings after they were 34 for 2 inside the powerplays. "It was a mature knock. It was very Ruturaj Gaikwad. Normally in T20 cricket, from that position, he tends to get bigger eighties and he converts that into a hundred. The way he batted, there was controlled aggression,” said Nayar while speaking to Jio Cinema. Also read: 'A left-hander looks very promising': Ajit Agarkar on Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup squad Nayar added, "He is trying to find his way in international cricket. So it's always good to get a fifty for India and you are going to always go stronger and stronger. We all know the potential he has. We all know the talent and his ability to convert scores." Ruturaj, who is also the vice-captain for the Ireland tour, will look to come up with another knock in the series finale, which will be held at the same venue -- i.e. at The Village, Dublin -- on Wednesday (August 23). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Very mature knock' - Former India batter hails Ruturaj Gaikwad after impressive 58 vs Ireland in 2nd T20I

Hardik Pandya-led Team India is involved in the second and final T20I versus Andrew Balbirnie-led Ireland at the picturesque The Village, Dublin on Tuesday evening (June 28). After winning the series opener by seven wickets, India have been on a roll in the series decider courtesy of centurion Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson.&nbsp;

Opener Samson, who is playing his first game of the tour, was joined by in-form No. 3 batter&nbsp;Hooda in the middle with India 13 for 1, after opting to bat first. Both took on the Irish bowlers and made heads turn with their strokeplay as runs kept coming from both ends for the visitors. As a result, the duo attained a record for India, stitching the highest partnership for any wicket for the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. Thus, the pair have gone past some renowned batting pairs for India in the format to register an elite feat:

Highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is 
176 Samson - Hooda 2nd wkt vs&nbsp;Ire Dublin 2022 
165 Rohit - Rahul 1st wkt vs SL Indore 2017 
160 Rohit - Shikhar 1st wkt vs Ire Dublin 2018 
158 Rohit - Shikhar 1st wkt vs NZ Delhi 2017 
 
In addition, this is the second-wicket partnership in all T20Is by any side as the pair surpassed the unbroken 167-run stand&nbsp;between England's Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan against South Africa (in Cape Town, in 2020).

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-an-era-englands-odi-wc-winning-skipper-eoin-morgan-confirms-international-retirement-492661">End of an era! England's ODI WC-winning skipper Eoin Morgan confirms international retirement</a>

The partnership came to an end in the 17th over when&nbsp;Mark Adair cleaned up Samson's stumps, who returned with a well-made 42-ball 77 laced with 9 fours and 4 sixes. While Samson missed out on a hundred, he slammed his maiden fifty for India. Hooda completed his hundred to become only the fourth Indian with a T20I century before falling for a staggering 57-ball 104, striking at 182.46. His knock included 9 fours and half a dozen sixes.

Courtesy of the pair, India posted 227/7 in their full quota of overs&nbsp;and are favourites to inflict a whitewash over the hapless Irish side.

Hardik Pandya-led Team India is involved in the second and final T20I versus Andrew Balbirnie-led Ireland at the picturesque The Village, Dublin on Tuesday evening (June 28).

Hardik Pandya-led Team India is involved in the second and final T20I versus Andrew Balbirnie-led Ireland at the picturesque The Village, Dublin on Tuesday evening (June 28). After winning the series opener by seven wickets, India have been on a roll in the series decider courtesy of centurion Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson. Opener Samson, who is playing his first game of the tour, was joined by in-form No. 3 batter Hooda in the middle with India 13 for 1, after opting to bat first. Both took on the Irish bowlers and made heads turn with their strokeplay as runs kept coming from both ends for the visitors. As a result, the duo attained a record for India, stitching the highest partnership for any wicket for the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. Thus, the pair have gone past some renowned batting pairs for India in the format to register an elite feat: Highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is 176 Samson - Hooda 2nd wkt vs Ire Dublin 2022 165 Rohit - Rahul 1st wkt vs SL Indore 2017 160 Rohit - Shikhar 1st wkt vs Ire Dublin 2018 158 Rohit - Shikhar 1st wkt vs NZ Delhi 2017 In addition, this is the second-wicket partnership in all T20Is by any side as the pair surpassed the unbroken 167-run stand between England's Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan against South Africa (in Cape Town, in 2020). ALSO READ | End of an era! England's ODI WC-winning skipper Eoin Morgan confirms international retirement The partnership came to an end in the 17th over when Mark Adair cleaned up Samson's stumps, who returned with a well-made 42-ball 77 laced with 9 fours and 4 sixes. While Samson missed out on a hundred, he slammed his maiden fifty for India. Hooda completed his hundred to become only the fourth Indian with a T20I century before falling for a staggering 57-ball 104, striking at 182.46. His knock included 9 fours and half a dozen sixes. Courtesy of the pair, India posted 227/7 in their full quota of overs and are favourites to inflict a whitewash over the hapless Irish side.

India vs Ireland: Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson record highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is

Hardik Pandya-led India will take the field on June 28 to lock horns with hosts Ireland in the second and final T20I. With an unassailable lead, Team India will definitely go for the kill whereas Andrew Balbirnie-led Irish camp will want to learn from their mistakes and put up a spirited show to end the series on a 1-1 stalemate.&nbsp;

Talking about the rain-affected series opener, held on Sunday (June 26), Hardik &amp; Co. opted to bowl first at The Village, Dublin. After getting some early breakthroughs, Indian bowlers were smacked to all parts of the ground as&nbsp;Harry Tector's 33-ball 64 not out propelled them to a fighting total, i.e. 108-4 in a 12-over aside contest. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 3-1-16-1 and Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-0-11-1 were the stand-out performers for the visitors with the ball.

In reply, Ishan Kishan's 26, off 11 deliveries, Deepak Hooda's 47 not out and captain Hardik's 12-ball 24 led India to a comfortable seven-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead. Will Ireland bounce back to level the series and avoid a clean sweep?

Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I&nbsp;taking place?

The India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will&nbsp;take place on June 28, 2022 (Tuesday evening).&nbsp;

Where is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match taking place?

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I&nbsp;will be held&nbsp;at the picturesque The Village, Dublin.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-sanju-samson-replace-ruturaj-gaikwad-indias-predicted-playing-xi-for-2nd-t20i-against-ireland-492552">Will Sanju Samson replace Ruturaj Gaikwad? India's predicted playing XI for 2nd T20I against Ireland</a>

At what time is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match taking place?

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I&nbsp;match will commence&nbsp;at 9:00 pm IST.

How to watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match live on TV?

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I will be aired live on Sony Sports Network in India.

How to watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match live streaming?

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I will be available on the SonyLiv app as well as on the website.

Hardik Pandya-led India will take the field on June 28 to lock horns with hosts Ireland in the second and final T20I. With an unassailable lead, Team India will definitely go for the kill whereas Andrew Balbirnie-led Irish camp will want to learn from their mistakes and put up a spirited show to end the series on a 1-1 stalemate.

Hardik Pandya-led India will take the field on June 28 to lock horns with hosts Ireland in the second and final T20I. With an unassailable lead, Team India will definitely go for the kill whereas Andrew Balbirnie-led Irish camp will want to learn from their mistakes and put up a spirited show to end the series on a 1-1 stalemate. Talking about the rain-affected series opener, held on Sunday (June 26), Hardik & Co. opted to bowl first at The Village, Dublin. After getting some early breakthroughs, Indian bowlers were smacked to all parts of the ground as Harry Tector's 33-ball 64 not out propelled them to a fighting total, i.e. 108-4 in a 12-over aside contest. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 3-1-16-1 and Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-0-11-1 were the stand-out performers for the visitors with the ball. In reply, Ishan Kishan's 26, off 11 deliveries, Deepak Hooda's 47 not out and captain Hardik's 12-ball 24 led India to a comfortable seven-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead. Will Ireland bounce back to level the series and avoid a clean sweep? Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I taking place? The India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will take place on June 28, 2022 (Tuesday evening). Where is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match taking place? India vs Ireland 2nd T20I will be held at the picturesque The Village, Dublin. ALSO READ | Will Sanju Samson replace Ruturaj Gaikwad? India's predicted playing XI for 2nd T20I against Ireland At what time is India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match taking place? India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match will commence at 9:00 pm IST. How to watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match live on TV? India vs Ireland 2nd T20I will be aired live on Sony Sports Network in India. How to watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I match live streaming? India vs Ireland 2nd T20I will be available on the SonyLiv app as well as on the website.

IND vs Ire: When and where to watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I - IST time and streaming details