India vs Ireland: Top 3 highest individual scores in their T20I encounters

Team India will take on Ireland after finishing their ongoing tour against the West Indies. Notably, the Indian side will lock horns for three matches of the T20I series. The Indian Cricket Board hasn’t revealed the squad, but there were speculations that some experienced players would not be playing into it as the Rohit Sharma-led side has to prepare for two mega tournaments after the West Indies tour. Meanwhile, there are some players who have performed well against Ireland. On the same note, look out here for the top three individual run scorers against Ireland.

#3. 77 – Sanju Samson in Dublin (Malahide) in 2022

Notably, on June 28, 2022, Indian star batter Sanju Samson scored 77 runs against Ireland. On top of that, it is the same match where Deepak Hooda also hammered 104 runs. The two great batters had a solid partnership to put up a massive total against the Irish side, and they later won that match by 4 runs. The right-handed batter had smashed nine boundaries and four sixes in his great knock. 

#2. 97 – Rohit Sharma in Dublin (Malahide) in 2018

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is in second place for the best individual score against Ireland. Notably, on June 27, 2018, the great opener smashed 97 runs from just 61 balls, featuring eight boundaries and five sixes, to post a great total of 208 runs. Later, while chasing, the home team could only manage 132 runs, while losing nine wickets. In addition, the right-handed player will not be playing in the upcoming series as they have the Asia Cup and World Cup lined up for this year.

#1. 104 – Deepak Hooda in Dublin (Malahide) in 2022

The Indian star batter, Deepak Hooda, is the highest run-scorer against the Irish team. Notably, it is expected that the great all-rounder will not be included in the upcoming series against them. It was June 28, 2022, in Malahide, when the right-handed batter hammered 104 runs from just 57 balls, featuring nine boundaries and six sixes. After batting first, Team India was able to post a great total of 225/7 thanks to his stellar knock. Later, while chasing, the home team also performed well but unfortunately fell short by 4 runs against the visitors. The 28-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match award for the same.