Twitter reaction: Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma lead India to victory over Ireland in T20 World Cup 2024

Indian team they started their campaign e T20 World Cup 2024 in style after registration a dominant victory over Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday.
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah shine with the ball
Opting to bowl first, India quickly got into the Irish batting line-up, reducing them to 96 all out in just 16 overs. Ireland is struggling to build any major relationships, only Gareth Delany giving a quick-fire 26 off 14 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Curtis Camper went 12 for 8, including sixes and fours, on the season Josh Little managed to win 14 out of 13.
The Indian bowlers were relentless, led by Hardik Pandya, who claimed three wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. Jasprit Bumrah he was the exception, conceding just six runs in his three overs while taking two crucial wickets. Arshdeep Singh he also contributed two wickets, albeit at a high cost, conceding 35 runs. Mohammed Siraj again Axar Patel added to the woes of the Irish batsmen with one wicket each.
Rohit Sharma takes India home with a stunning fifty
Chasing a modest target of 97, India started confidently despite the loss Virat Kohli it’s still early just one run. Rohit Sharma He played the captain’s ball, scoring 52 off 37 balls, decorated with four boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Rishabh Pantwho remained unbeaten on 36 off 26 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. Suryakumar Yadav, though short of the crease, contributed two runs before falling to Ben White. Shivam Dube faced only two balls and did not get out.
Ireland’s bowling attack lacked the strength to challenge the Indian batsmen. Mark Adair the most successful bowler, taking one wicket for 27 runs in his four overs. Ben White managed to get the crucial wicket of Rohit but could not stop the flow of runs. A little bit more Barry McCarthy expensive, scoring 42 and 18 runs, respectively, with Little failing to take a wicket in his four overs.
India reached the target comfortably in 12.2 overs, winning with eight wickets in hand. This comprehensive victory highlighted India’s strength in all departments, cementing their status as the strongest contenders in the tournament.
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Here’s how Twitter responded:
🇮🇳 and a good start! 🔥
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 5, 2024
It starts strong 💯🇮🇳 Thanks for the love, New York ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3S1uejt7w7
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 5, 2024
Rohit Sharma’s century was applauded. New York is easily the toughest track in the world. Not a good advertisement for cricket in the US.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 5, 2024
India v Ireland in T20 WC
2009: India won by 8 wickets
Rohit Sharma scored a fifty. Rohit opened with the Delhi player – Gambhir. Wicketkeeper scored 3 – MS Dhoni2024: India win by 8 wickets
Rohit Sharma scored a fifty. Rohit opens up with Delhi player – Virat…— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) June 5, 2024
Happiness
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Rishabh doing Rishabh things ⚡#AavaDe | #T20WorldCup | #INDVIRE
[📸 ESPNCricinfo] pic.twitter.com/27PIpCrzU3– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 5, 2024
Rishabh Pant has just gone one step further in stepping on the field. pic.twitter.com/IXfX3P5xby
– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 5, 2024
The first fifty of 2024 #T20WorldCup ✅
4000 T20I runs ✅
1000 runs in T20 WCs ✅
600 in Intl Cricket ✅Captain Rohit 🔥#PlayBold #TeamIndia #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/I7Axtrlc7D
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 5, 2024
Pant recreated the shot against Anderson. 🤯👌 pic.twitter.com/05hsjdnGAi
— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 5, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah gets the Player of the Match award 👏#JaspritBumrah #INDVIRE #T20WorldCup2024 #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PyrlThrhvJ
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 5, 2024
Bumps Boxing in the First! 🤜🔥🤛#WhistleForBlue #INDVIRE pic.twitter.com/EMrBkFzvhY
– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 5, 2024