IRE v IND, 2nd T20I: Deepak Hooda scores his maiden century against Ireland

Deepak Hooda scored his maiden century against host Ireland in two-match T20I bilateral series

Deepak Hooda scored a maiden century in the 2nd T20i against Ireland. He was the show stopper during India’s batting in the first innings. The Indian batter scored 104 runs off 57 deliveries by hitting 6 sixes and 9 fours with a strike rate of 182.46. Later, he got dismissed by Joshua Little.

Further, Sanju Samson held the other side and slammed 77 runs in just 42 balls including 9 fours and 4 sixes with a strike rate of 183.33. Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda stitched 176 runs partnership which is the highest partnership by any Indian pair in T20I. Subsequently, India came up with a strong total of 225 by losing 7 wickets. The highest wicket-taker for Ireland was Mark Adair, He took 3 wickets by leaking 44 runs in his spell which includes Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan’s wickets.

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