IND vs IRE: Third T20I abandoned due to rain as India win series 2-0 vs Ireland

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India versus Ireland third T20I was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to the incessant rain and the damage caused due to the playing area due to it. Umpires came out for inspection after rain stopped around 10:10 PM IST but by then enough damage was caused to the ground.

India, who won the first two T20Is by 2 runs (DLS method) and 33 runs respectively, clinched the series 2-0. The rain denied Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma another opportunity to play an international fixture ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 campaigns. These three players were the only members of the 15-member squad in Ireland who were picked in India's Asia Cup squad.

Most of the other members of the squad will be next seen representing India at the Asian Games in China in September.

"Very happy to be back and play some cricket. Frustrating when you're waiting for a game to happen. Did not see this coming, weather was fine in the morning. An honour to lead the side, everyone was very eager and enthusiastic. Whenever you get an opportunity to lead your side, anyone would love to do that. As a cricketer, you always want responsibilty. All good, no complaints. Not one year (out of the team), 10-11 months (he jokingly corrects Alan Wilkins). Makes my job easier when players are so confident, and they tell me what to do," India captain Bumrah said after the match got abandoned.

"Just periods of good cricket from us in patches. Lot of positives, but it's about finishing those games off. Hopefully we'll take these learnings. Brilliant to have India over and play in front of good crowds here. Would've been happier if we could've got some fresh faces out there tonight. It's a buildup now for the next sort of 10 months," Ireland captain Paul Stirling said.