India secured one other T20I series victory towards Ireland, successful by a margin of 2-0.
The three-match T20I series between India and Ireland concluded on Wednesday, August 23, with the ultimate sport being canceled attributable to heavy rain. The rain persevered all through the day, forcing the officers to make the tough determination to name off the match. As a end result, India secured one other T20I series victory towards Ireland, successful by a margin of 2-0.
Jasprit Bumrah, the captain of the Indian workforce, was named the Player of the Series in his debut as captain. Bumrah showcased his distinctive expertise by taking 4 wickets in two matches, sustaining a powerful financial system price of six. This achievement locations him among the many elite group of Indian captains who’ve received the Player of the Series award in T20Is. Previous recipients of this honor embody Virat Kohli (thrice), Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya. Additionally, Bumrah’s excellent efficiency propelled him to the joint-third place amongst Indian gamers with essentially the most Player of the Series awards in T20Is.
A particular comeback! #CrewIndia Captain @Jaspritbumrah93 led from the entrance with the ball & he receives the Player of the Series award
India win the series #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/iS6NxKvy0Z
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2023
This accolade marks Bumrah’s second Player of the Series award in T20Is, becoming a member of the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel, who’ve additionally received it twice. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Suryakumar Yadav have every secured the Player of the Series award 3 times, whereas Virat Kohli stands in a league of his personal with a exceptional seven wins. Kohli’s achievement is a world document, with solely Babar Azam trailing behind him with 5 such accolades in his profession up to now.
Indian captains to win Player of the Series award in T20Is
Suresh Raina vs Zimbabwe (2010)
Virat Kohli vs Sri Lanka (2017)
Virat Kohli vs West Indies (2019)
Virat Kohli vs England (2021)
Rohit Sharma vs New Zealand (2021)
Hardik Pandya vs New Zealand (2023)
Jasprit Bumrah vs Ireland (2023)
Indian gamers to win most participant of the series awards in T20Is
Virat Kohli – 7 occasions
Suryakumar Yadav, Bhunveshwar Kumar – 3 occasions
Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel – 2 occasions
The Ireland T20I series proved to be a triumphant comeback for Jasprit Bumrah, who had been sidelined attributable to harm. With the extremely anticipated Asia Cup and World Cup approaching, all eyes have been on his health. After being out of motion since September of final 12 months, Bumrah has made a exceptional restoration and has been included in the Asia Cup squad. The match is scheduled to start on August thirtieth.
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