After defeating Ireland 108-4 in a rain-delayed T20 International on Sunday, India took a 1-0 lead in the two-game series. Due to a start delayed by rain at Malahide, the game was shortened to 12 overs for each side.
With the likelihood of rain causing another stoppage, India’s captain Hardik Pandya called the toss and chose to bat first. Even though it didn’t rain when the game began, Ireland had a horrible start as their skipper Andy Balbirnie was dismissed for a duck and Paul Stirling and Gareth Delany also lost their wickets within the first four overs.
India’s enforcer with the ball was Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The senior paceman effectively took advantage of the circumstances by swinging the ball both ways. With a devastating inswinger, he eliminated Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie and returned 1/16, including a first.
Despite the bowler’s outstanding performance, the speedometer generated the most buzz on social media. It revealed Bhuvneshwar bowling at speeds of 200 kph or more on a few instances, confusing Indian fans.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar clocks 208 kmph in the first over, the crowd erupts in applause
India’s enforcer with the ball was Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The senior paceman effectively took advantage of the circumstances by swinging the ball both ways. With a devastating inswinger, he eliminated Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie and returned 1/16, including a first. Despite the bowler’s outstanding performance, the speedometer generated the most buzz on social media. It revealed Bhuvneshwar bowling at speeds of 200 kph or more on a few instances, confusing Indian fans.
Shoaib Akhtar who? pic.twitter.com/ZHwmLSTD9m
— Karan (@karannpatelll) June 26, 2022
The speedometer did not function as planned in the first over of the game and displayed approximately 1.5 times the bowlers’ actual speed. Kumar, whose average bowling speed is 130–135 kph, was hitting 200–208 kph.
Twitter users who tweeted screenshots of the speedometer glitch received some humorous comments. Some people said Shoaib Akhtar, who holds the Guinness record for the quickest delivery, would be shivering (161.3 kmph).
