Ireland complete a historic 2-0 T20I series win over reigning T20 World Champions India, recording their first series victory over India in any format. In the series opener at Belfast, Ireland post 182 and defeat India by 34 runs. Reports describe Ireland’s pace attack as disciplined and their late overs batting as a key factor, with Lorcan Tucker making a fifty and a late surge from Gareth Delany and George Dockrell helping Ireland set a challenging total.
In the second T20I, Ireland win again by one run to seal the sweep. Multiple outlets describe Jai Moondra as a debutant who makes an early impact with a fast opening spell, while Ireland’s bowling and control in the death overs help them defend a modest 154. India’s chase falters despite Tilak Varma scoring 55. The series result ends India’s long run of consecutive series wins and delivers India their first T20I series defeat since 2023, according to one outlet.
The Irish cricket board chief, and RTE and other outlets, highlight the significance of the achievement, while Times of India also reports Ireland’s head coach resigns shortly after the second match.
