Exciting moments in the 2nd and deciding match of the 2 match T20 series between India and Ireland in Belfast. There was a heated argument between Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana and Irish batsman Ben Calitz; However, it did not last long and the match continued.
Ireland suffered several setbacks in the first innings, as Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh dismissed both the opening batsmen of the opposition in short intervals.
Heated argument between Harshit Rana and Ben Calitz
Rana is looking in good form since returning after a long injury. When, on the second ball of 14th At the end of the innings, Ben Kallitz hit a four to the fast bowler, this did not go well with the Indian seamer. Ireland touched the 100-run mark with Rana’s four.
In the following delivery, the batsman missed the ball and the bowler claimed the dot ball. The bowler took a few steps towards the batsman and threw some words. It is not clear what exactly he said to the batsman, but the batsman simply responded to the words with a smile on his face.
It was a brief moment between the two players, but it was enough to show how both players are eager to make a positive impact on behalf of their respective teams.
It is important for the Indian cricket team to win this match as they had to face a rare defeat against Ireland in the last match in Belfast. The hosts claimed a 34-run win against the multiple-time T20 World Cup winners. With the win in the opening match, Ireland is currently leading 1-0 in the 2-match series.
This series is not only important for India but also for the newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer. On the other hand, Ireland also play the series with their newly appointed leader Lorcan Tucker.
More to follow…