In Subcontinental Indian, especially Hindu,
culture and texts, apocalypses are not linear but cyclical.
Ahead of the Test match, Ireland's captain, William Porterfield, said he that he was hoping local conditions would help his side,
adding that Subcontinental teams take some time to adjust.
Prior to his consolidation of power, Alexander the Great had invaded the northwest Indian subcontinent, then abandoned further campaigning in 324 BCE,
leaving a legacy of Indian Subcontinental regions ruled by Indo-Greek and local rulers.