Ireland secures historic T20I series victory over India in Belfast
Ireland defeated India in a two-match T20I cricket series in Belfast, winning the first match by 34 runs and the second by one run to claim a 2-0 series victory. This marks Ireland's first-ever win in any cricket format against India, the reigning T20 world champions. Captain Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector led the batting, while bowlers Matt Hollard and Jai Moondra starred. India's batting struggled against disciplined Irish bowling, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma’s efforts insufficient.
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India's T20 series loss to Ireland snaps three-year unbeaten streak
India's T20I cricket team suffered a historic series loss to Ireland in Belfast in June 2026, ending an unbeaten streak of 16 series over three years. After a crushing 34-run defeat in the first match, India lost the second T20I by a single run, failing to mount a comeback similar to their 2024 Harare series. The Indian batting lineup struggled on challenging seaming conditions at Stormont, with Irish bowlers Hollard and Moondra tormenting them. The loss, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, comes just days before a five-match T20I series against England, leaving head coach Gautam Gambhir with concerns despite previous white-ball title wins including the Champions Trophy in 2025 and the home T20 World Cup in early 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India's T20I Dominance Ends with Shock Series Loss to Ireland
India's 16-series unbeaten T20I streak, spanning three years, was decisively broken by Ireland in a two-match series in Belfast. Despite fielding a full-strength batting lineup, India lost the first T20I by 34 runs and the second by a single run. The article highlights Ireland's superior adaptation to seaming conditions at Stormont, the shock within the Indian camp, and the mounting pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir despite his recent white-ball successes. The series serves as a bitter appetizer ahead of a five-match T20I series against England. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate noted the team's need for quicker adaptation abroad. The article also references historical parallels with a 2024 loss to Zimbabwe.
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Ireland defeated India by a slender one-run margin in the second T20I match in Belfast on June 28, 2026, securing a historic 2-0 series victory. This marks Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format. Having already beaten the reigning T20 world champions by 34 runs in the first match, Ireland set a target of 154 for 8 in 20 overs, with Harry Tector scoring 53 and Ben Calitz adding 37. In response, India managed only 153 for 9, despite a half-century (55 off 46 balls) from vice-captain Tilak Varma and a last-ball six by Prince Yadav. Irish bowlers Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard took three wickets each to secure the historic win.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Ireland seal historic maiden series victory against India
Ireland achieved a historic first series win in any format against India, defeating the T20 world champions by one run in the second T20 match in Belfast. After winning the first game by 34 runs, Ireland posted 154-8 in their 20 overs, with Tim Tector scoring 53 and Ben Calitz adding 37. India's chase faltered at 121-8 before Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh staged a late fight, needing 34 runs from the final 12 balls. Rana hit a four and a six in the 19th over, but was caught by Tim Tector off Harry Tector's bowling at long-on, securing a landmark victory for Ireland.
SkySports | NewsIndia seek improved batting to level T20 series against Ireland in second match
India's cricket team, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, aims to bounce back in the second and final T20I against Ireland in Belfast on June 28, 2026, after a shocking 34-run defeat in the opener. In the first match, Ireland defended 182 runs, bowling India out for 148 and securing their first-ever international victory over India in any format. India's star-studded top order struggled, with Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer falling cheaply inside the powerplay. Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to remain on the sidelines as the team avoids top-order reshuffling after one loss. Despite a batting collapse, India's bowling unit showed positives, particularly Harshit Rana (3/24). However, expensive overs from Washington Sundar and Prasidh Krishna allowed Ireland to add crucial runs. The series result will influence India's preparations ahead of a five-match T20 series against England.
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Ireland recorded their first-ever victory over reigning T20 world champions India in any format, winning the first T20I of the two-match Spinny Cup series by 34 runs at Stormont in Belfast on June 26, 2026. Chasing 183, India were bowled out for 148 despite Abhishek Sharma's 20-ball half-century. Ireland's bowlers, led by Matt Hollard (3/28) and Jai Moondra (2/26), exploited a pace-friendly pitch and preyed on Indian batters' impatience. Earlier, Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker scored 50 (36 balls) to help his team reach 182/9 after being reduced to 30/3 in the powerplay. Indian pacer Harshit Rana took 3/24. Debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not play. With this win, Ireland leads the series 1-0.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Ireland stun India with historic first T20I victory in Belfast
Ireland achieved their first-ever victory against India in any cricket format, winning the opening T20I by 34 runs at Stormont, Belfast. Captain Lorcan Tucker led the way with a half-century (50 off 36 balls), forming a crucial 64-run partnership with Gareth Delaney (49 off 32) to set India a target of 183. In response, India were bowled out for 148, with Ireland's bowlers Matt Hollard (3-28) and Matthew Humphreys (3-38) taking three wickets each. Abhisek Sharma top-scored for India with 49 off 20 balls, but his dismissal triggered a collapse. The match also saw 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left out of India's starting XI, disappointing fans. The win marks a historic milestone for Irish cricket, ending India's eight-match unbeaten streak against them.
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