India vs Ireland: Ravichandran Ashwin Is Blunt As Ever, Doubts “There Would Be A Fight” | Cricket News

India’s star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin got here out with a blunt take whereas speaking concerning the facet’s ongoing three-match T20I collection towards Ireland in Dublin. The collection kicked off on Friday with Jasprit Bumrah, who made a return to worldwide cricket after an 11-month damage lay-off, main the Indian facet to a two-run victory by way of DLS technique after rain got here sturdy and compelled the match to be known as off. While referring to the two-match T20I contest between India and Ireland from 2022, Ashwin mentioned that he doubts the Paul Stirling-led facet would be capable to give a struggle to India.

“Last time India toured Ireland for T20s, the home side were more than competitive but this time I really doubt there would be a fight,” wrote Ashwin on X, previously generally known as Twitter.

“We won a game defending 225 by 4 runs last time!

“This assault consisting of Arshdeep, Bumrah and Prasidh would possibly simply be an excessive amount of to deal with,” he added.

Last time India toured Ireland for T 20 s, the home side were more than competitive but this time I really doubt there would be a fight.

We won a game defending 225 by 4 runs last time!

This attack consisting of Arshdeep, Bumrah and Prasidh might just be too much to handle….

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) August 18, 2023

India were 47 for 2 in 6.5 overs in chase of 140 runs when rain interrupted the game and eventually forced it to be called off.

Craig Young dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma on consecutive deliveries to bring Ireland back in the game after the Jaiswal-Ruturaj Gaikwad duo provided India a solid start.

Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 23) and Bumrah (2 for 24) shone with two wickets apiece as India restricted Ireland to 139 for 7 in 20 overs. Barry McCarthy scored 51 not out off 33 balls after India skipper Bumrah won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game.