India tour of Ireland | I’m coming from a great IPL and needed to comply with similar efficiency: Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda turned the one fourth Indian participant after Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to register a century within the T20I format.

Deepak Hooda throughout an IPL match. (Courtesy: PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSDeepak Hooda registered a century towards IrelandIndia secured a clear sweep over Ireland by 2-0Hooda turned 4th Indian to attain hundred in T20Is

After turning into the one fourth Indian participant to register a century in T20I, Deepak Hooda stated that he needed to emulate his IPL efficiency in his matches for the nation.

Hooda, who made his T20I debut towards Sri Lanka in February 2022, joined the likes of Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul after smashing 100 towards Ireland within the second T20I on Tuesday. The Hardik Pandya-led India secured a clear sweep over Ireland within the two-match collection.

“To be honest, I was coming from a good IPL and wanted to follow the same performance. Happy with my intent,” Hooda stated on the post-match presentation.

The Player of the Series, Hooda added: “I like playing in that manner (aggressive) and these days I am batting up the order so getting some time.”

2 Matches
151 Runs@HoodaOnFire placed on a surprising present with the bat & bagged the Player of the Series award as #CrewIndia accomplished a cleansweep within the 2-match T20I collection towards Ireland. #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/UuBKCx1HNj

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 28, 2022

In his two outings towards Ireland, Hooda scored 151 runs, together with 104 off 57 balls within the second T20I.

Hooda performed for Lucknow Super Giants within the 2022 IPL earlier this 12 months. He amassed 451 runs in 15 matches at a strike-rate of 136.67. After a powerful marketing campaign with Lucknow, Hooda was added to the Indian squad.