Ireland beat India for first time in international cricket
Despite Iyer's own impressive pre-match statistics, the team's chase faltered, falling short of Ireland's 182.
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Despite a strong start with the ball, India's bowlers faltered in the middle and death overs, allowing Ireland to post 182. ABHISHEK Sharma’s 19-ball fifty went in vain as world champions India were surprisingly beaten by Ireland for the first time in international cricket after slumping to a 34-run defeat in the first Twenty20 in Belfast on Friday. Ireland players celebrate a wicket during their first T20I against India at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, June 26, 2026. — X/@cricketireland Ireland stunned T20 world champions India with a landmark 34-run win in their series opener in Belfast on Friday after the...
Furthermore, Shreyas Iyer's captaincy debut for India ended in a disappointing 34-run loss to Ireland in Belfast, marking his entry into an unwanted record book. Ireland humble mighty India to win by 34 runs in thrilling T20 clash: ‘It was pretty special’. Ireland shock T20 world champions India as Sooryavanshi denied debut.
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Despite a strong start with the ball, India's bowlers faltered in the middle and death overs, allowing Ireland to post 182.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesABHISHEK Sharma’s 19-ball fifty went in vain as world champions India were surprisingly beaten by Ireland for the first time in international cricket after slumping to a 34-run defeat in the first Twenty20 in Belfast on Friday.
according to New Straits TimesIreland players celebrate a wicket during their first T20I against India at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, June 26, 2026. — X/@cricketireland Ireland stunned T20 world champions India with a landmark 34-run win in their series opener in Belfast on Friday after the...
according to Geo NewsShreyas Iyer's captaincy debut for India ended in a disappointing 34-run loss to Ireland in Belfast, marking his entry into an unwanted record book.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesIreland humble mighty India to win by 34 runs in thrilling T20 clash: ‘It was pretty special’.
according to Irish IndependentIreland shock T20 world champions India as Sooryavanshi denied debut.
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