IND vs IRE 1st T20I: Five Indian Players To Watch Out For

Hardik Pandya will be captaining the national team for the first time when they take on Ireland in 1st T20I of the two-match T20 series at The Village, Dublin. Ahead of the match, let's have a look at the players to watch out for. (Pic Courtesy: @BCCI / Twitter)

Hardik Pandya: The star all-rounder proved himself as a batter and a leader by leading Gujarat Titans to a historic title win in IPL 2022. It will be interesting to see how Hardik performs when the stakes get much higher. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The senior pacer was in sensational form in the recently-concluded T20 series against South Africa. Kumar will lead India's bowling attack against Ireland in absence of senior bowlers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)

Rahul Tripathi: The 31-year-old was the second-highest run-getter for SRH in IPL 2022 after scoring 413 runs. He received his first national call-up on the back of his finishing abilities and consistent show with the willow in IPL. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)

Sanju Samson: The star batter did remarkably well while leading Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022. The team reached the finals this season. If Sanju performs, he has a chance to make his place in the national team, replacing out-of-form Rishabh Pant. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)

Suryakumar Yadav: The star batter is regarded as one of the best batters in the shortest format. Yadav is returning to national team after recovering from a muscle injury. He has an opportunity now to prove his form and fitness to selectors ahead of T20 World Cup, later this year. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)