India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Star Deepak Hooda, 28, june

As a result of India's victory over Ireland in the second T20I, India clinched the two-match series 2-0.

India swept the two-match series with a nail-biting high-scoring second T20 International on Tuesday thanks to Deepak Hooda's masterful maiden century.

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As his teammates join him, Hardik Pandya hands the trophy over to Umran Malik, a young speedster. India won the series 2-0 without some of their veterans.

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As a result of India's victory over Ireland in the second T20I, India clinched the two-match series 2-0.

India swept the two-match series with a nail-biting high-scoring second T20 International on Tuesday thanks to Deepak Hooda's masterful maiden century.

As his teammates join him, Hardik Pandya hands the trophy over to Umran Malik, a young speedster. India won the series 2-0 without some of their veterans.

Player Of The Match Heepak Hooda