Updated On: 27 June, 2022 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hooda and Hardik Pandya teamed up to good effect to make sure India doesn`t suffer an early setback in the series

Deepak Hooda plays a shot during the Twenty20 International cricket match between Ireland and India. Pic/ AFP
In a rain affected match, India overcame a 109 run target set by Ireland in 12 overs thanks to some pyrotechnics from Deepak Hooda, who scored a 29 ball 47*.
Having won the toss, Hardik Pandya sent Ireland in to bat. It proved to be the right decision as the new ball attack comprising of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan and Pandya himself, reduced the hosts to 22/3 in less than 4 overs.