Prasidh Krishna endured a forgettable return to the Indian T20I team as Ireland’s middle order picked him apart in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.The fast bowler scored 27 runs in his fourth over, making it the most expensive knock by an Indian against Ireland in T20I cricket. The difficult outing saw another unnecessary record attached to his name, as Prasidh conceded 125 runs in his last two T20Is, the most by any bowler in consecutive T20Is. India were off to a good start when they chose to play in the first round. Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh reduced Ireland to 32/3 by removing Ross Adair, Harry Tector and Tim Tector during the Powerplay, putting the hosts firmly on the back foot.However, Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany have recovered well. Tucker pitched the innings and made 50 off 36 balls, while Delany fought back with a 31-ball 49 to restore momentum.Prasidh’s difficult evening began in the seventh over when Benjamin Calitz launched him for a huge six. Although Calitz was soon dismissed, Ireland saved their biggest attack for the loss.With Tucker already back in the ring, George Dockrell joined forces with Delany to unleash a brutal attack. The duo looked after Prasidh in the 17th over, smashing 27 runs with three sixes and two boundaries, turning Ireland’s focus. It turned out to be the most expensive wicket ever bowled by an Indian against Ireland in T20Is.Dockrell delivered a quick 19 from 10 overs before Axar Patel ended his career, while Delany came close to reaching the half-century mark when he was dismissed for 49 in the last over.Although India got off to a good start with the ball, Ireland’s brave middle batting saw them reach 182/9 in 20 overs.Harshit Rana was India’s top scorer with figures of 3/24, while Arshdeep Singh (2/28) and Axar Patel (2/33) provided valuable support. But for Prasidh Krishna, it was a moment to forget as his return to T20I cricket ended with two unnecessary wickets.