Kathmandu, June 6: India has beaten Ireland in the ICC T20 Men's World Cup Cricket.    

In a match played at the New York-based Nasau Country Cricket last night, India defeated Ireland by eight wickets. India chased down the target of 97 runs in 12.2 overs at the loss of two wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma was the top scorer for India with 52 runs. He scored 52 runs, including four fours and three sixes off 37 balls. Rishabh Pant scored 36 runs.  

Mark Adair and Ben White took one wicket each for Ireland. Batting first after losing the toss, Ireland were confined to 96 runs in 16 overs losing all wickets.