Jasprit Bumrah survives major injury scare after return during IND vs IRE 1st T20I - WATCH

Team India kicked off their T20I series against Ireland on Saturday at the Village Stadium. India won the series opener by 2 runs after the match was interrupted by rain and the winner was decided through the DLS method. The Jasprit Bumrah-led side won the toss and decided to bowl. 

3 things you need to know 

• Ireland made 139 runs with a loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs
• Before the rain-interrupted play, Team India made 47 runs at a loss of 2 wickets in 6.5 overs
• Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Match in IND vs IRE 1st T20I

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Jasprit Bumrah made a successful return to the squad after a back injury

Jasprit Bumrah made a triumphant return from a lengthy injury absence on Friday during India's first 20-over International of a three-match series against Ireland. Bumrah's return after an 11-month absence due to lower back stress was nothing short of remarkable.

What a start from the #TeamIndia captain 🤩

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— JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 18, 2023

Opting to bowl, he demonstrated his proficiency by achieving 2 for 24, including nine dot balls, in a demonstration of accuracy and dominance. Bumrah formed a formidable partnership with T20I debutant Prasidh Krishna (2/32) to restrict Ireland's batting efforts to 139 for 7.

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IND vs IRE 1st T20I: Bumrah escaped a possible chance of re-injury 

While Bumrah's return was ultimately fruitful, there was some cause for anxiety. Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi risked injury chasing a ball to the boundary in Washington Sundar's 14th over. Bumrah's perseverance, though, shone through, and he kept making a difference.

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— No-No-Crix (@Hanji_CricDekho) August 18, 2023

Ireland's fortunes shifted as their No. 8 batsman, Barry McCarthy, orchestrated a remarkable comeback as the match's narrative unfolded. McCarthy orchestrated an extraordinary turnaround with an unbeaten 51 off 33 balls (4x4, 4x6), propelling Ireland's total to a reasonable 139 for 7. During the crucial 57-run stand between McCarthy and Curtis Campher (39), Ireland scored 54 runs in the final five overs.

Bumrah's contribution to India's recovery was critical, as he exhibited his typical rhythm, precision, and furious pace. Bumrah's revival was evident, with speeds reaching close to 140 kph. His sharp deliveries demolished the opposition, dismissing crucial batters such as Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker, reviving his campaign with amazing power. Despite the match was called off due to rain, Bumrah's performance on his much-anticipated comeback was a testament to his prowess and tenacity.