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Ireland beat India in first-ever win over T20I champions
NDTV Sports··28 Jun
Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the first T20I in Belfast on June 26, their first win over India in any format. Lorcan Tucker's side made 182 for 9 after being 51 for 4; India were bowled out for 148. Shreyas Iyer lost his first match as full-time T20I captain. Debutants Matt Hollard and Jai Moondra took key wickets.
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What It Means For You
- Indian fans expecting an easy tune-up before England saw how Belfast's pace and bigger boundaries punish impatience.
- Young players waiting for debuts may gain if selectors respond to conditions, not reputation alone.
- Ireland supporters gained a landmark result at Stormont after years of near misses against top teams.
What's Happening
- Ireland won by 34 runs after posting 182 for 9 in Belfast on June 26.
- India were all out for 148; Tucker scored 50 and Mark Adair hit 49.
- It was Ireland's first victory over India in international cricket.
When Favourites Forget Conditions
- India chose an experienced XI and rested Sooryavanshi for the opener.
- Iyer returned to T20Is after 936 days and took over as permanent captain.
- The teams play again on June 28 at the same venue before India leaves for England.
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