India Ireland Series
Olympics: India qualifies for QFs in men's hockey with 2-0 win over Ireland
The Indian men's hockey team expectedly beat Ireland despite a few defense lapses to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics, with skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring a brace in a 2-0 win in a Pool B match, here Tuesday. Unlike the previous two matches, India penetrated the rival circle consistently and dictated play in the first half. It was expected, considering that Ireland were the easiest of the opponents in this pool. India were, however, far from convincing in the second half, but the win has taken them to seven points from three matches while the defeat has ousted Ireland from the quarterfinal race. Belgium and Australia, both unbeaten, have six points each and they play against each other later in the day. India had just about managed to edge New Zealand 3-2 before holding Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their previous two outings. The top four teams from each of the two pools qualify for the quarterfinals. Argentina and New Zealand are fighting for the fourth spot
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IRE vs IND: First two T20Is is complete sell-out, informs Cricket Ireland
The Indian team's global popularity does add financial muscle to emerging cricket boards as Cricket Ireland realised after all tickets for the first T20 Internationals were sold out. "The first and second Men's T20 Internationals between Ireland and India are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly," Cricket Ireland posted in its website. All the matches will be held at 'The Village' Malahide Cricket Club Ground which has an official capacity of 11,500. India have won all their five previous T20Is against Ireland since the MS Dhoni-led side defeated them by eight wickets in a World Twenty20 group fixture in England in 2009. Ireland then went on to host Team India twice in a two-match T20I series in 2018 and 2022 which were held at the same venue here. Want us to make an impression: Lorcan Tucker ============================= The Paul Stirling-led side's wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker said they are aware of the big challenge and looking forward to make a big ...
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India Ireland T20 series: Kohli set to ring in changes in next match
India will have an advantage from the fact that the pitch for the second T20I is expected to play much in the same fashion as on Wednesday
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