Ireland pulled off one of the greatest upsets in T20 cricket history as the India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team series concluded with a historic 2–0 sweep for the home side. In the 2nd T20I played on 28 June 2026 at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland defended a modest 155-run target to win by just 1 run, sealing a series that will be talked about for generations. Check out the complete India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard below.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd T20I – India Tour of Ireland 2026 |
| Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast |
| Toss | India won; elected to field first |
| Result | Ireland won by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Jai Moondra (IRE) – 3/32 |
| Player of the Series | Jai Moondra (IRE) – 5 wickets in the series |
| Series Result | Ireland won 2–0 (historic first T20I series win over India) |
| T20I No. | 4004 |
| Match Referee | Dean Cosker |
| Umpires | Jonathan Kennedy, Aidan Seaver |
| TV Umpire | Roly Black |
| T20I Debuts | Suryansh Shedge (IND), Prince Yadav (IND) |
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Full Series Scorecard Snippet
Here is a clean overview of all matches in the India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team 2026 series:
| Match | Date | Venue | Ireland Score | India Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 26 Jun 2026 | Belfast | 182/9 (20 ov) | 148/10 (18.5 ov) | Ireland won by 34 runs |
| 2nd T20I | 28 Jun 2026 | Belfast | 154/8 (20 ov) | 153/9 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 1 run |
Ireland completed a stunning 2–0 series sweep — their first-ever T20I series win against India in history.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – 2nd T20I Detailed Scorecard
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the 2nd T20I was a rollercoaster of drama. Ireland posted 154/8 in 20 overs, then bowled India out for 153/9 in what became the tightest possible finish.
Ireland Innings – 154/8 (20 Overs) | Run Rate: 7.70
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH Tector | c Abhishek Sharma b Harshit Rana | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| GR Adair | c Tilak Varma b Arshdeep Singh | 16 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 228.57 |
| HT Tector | c †Ishan Kishan b Prince Yadav | 53 | 47 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 112.76 |
| LJ Tucker (c) † | c †Ishan Kishan b Prince Yadav | 15 | 18 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| BF Calitz | c Tilak Varma b Dube | 37 | 23 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 160.86 |
| GJ Delany | b Dube | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GH Dockrell | c Patel b Arshdeep Singh | 19 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| L McCarthy | c †Ishan Kishan b Prince Yadav | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| J Moondra | not out | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| MK Hollard | did not bat | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| MJ Humphreys | did not bat | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | lb 2, nb 1, w 3 | 6 | |||||
| TOTAL | 154/8 (20 Overs) |
Harry Tector’s patient 53 off 47 balls was the backbone of Ireland’s innings, ably supported by Ben Calitz’s explosive 37 off 23. Together they constructed a 50-run 4th-wicket partnership that proved crucial.
Ireland Innings – Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.66 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Prince Yadav, on his T20I debut, was India’s best bowler with 3/22 in 4 overs at an economy of 5.50 — a brilliant maiden performance that nearly won India the game.
Ireland Innings – Fall of Wickets
| Wkt | Score | Batter Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17/1 | Tim Tector | 1.5 |
| 2nd | 21/2 | Ross Adair | 2.2 |
| 3rd | 48/3 | Lorcan Tucker | 7.3 |
| 4th | 113/4 | Ben Calitz | 14.4 |
| 5th | 113/5 | Gareth Delany | 14.5 |
| 6th | 144/6 | George Dockrell | 18.3 |
| 7th | 153/7 | Harry Tector | 19.4 |
| 8th | 154/8 | Liam McCarthy | 19.6 |
The collapse from 113/3 to 113/5 in successive deliveries by Shivam Dube nearly derailed Ireland. Harry Tector and Ben Calitz’s 65-run partnership (4th wicket) was the game-defining stand.
Ireland Innings – Key Partnerships
| Wkt | Runs | Batters | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | TH Tector – GR Adair | ~12 |
| 2nd | 4 | GR Adair – HT Tector | ~5 |
| 3rd | 27 | HT Tector – LJ Tucker | ~35 |
| 4th | 65 | HT Tector – BF Calitz | 35 |
| 5th | 0 | HT Tector – GJ Delany | 1 |
| 6th | 31 | HT Tector – GH Dockrell | ~27 |
| 7th | 9 | GH Dockrell – L McCarthy | ~9 |
| 8th | 1 | J Moondra – L McCarthy | ~3 |
The 65-run 4th-wicket stand between Harry Tector (53) and Ben Calitz (37) came off just 35 balls and took Ireland from a precarious 48/3 to a competitive 113 before Dube struck twice in two balls.
Ireland Innings – Powerplay & Death Overs Stats
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 0.1–6.0 | 44 | 2 |
| Middle Overs | 6.1–15.0 | 69 | 2 |
| Death Overs | 15.1–20.0 | 41 | 4 |
Ireland’s powerplay of 44/2 was solid, but their death-overs performance (41 runs in the last 5 overs with 4 wickets lost) left them relying on a thin margin of just 1 run.
India Innings – 153/9 (20 Overs) | Run Rate: 7.65
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson | lbw b Moondra | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Hollard b Moondra | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ishan Kishan † | run out (Adair) | 12 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| SS Iyer (c) | b Moondra | 10 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 142.85 |
| NT Tilak Varma | c McCarthy b Hollard | 55 | 46 | 74 | 3 | 1 | 119.56 |
| AR Patel | c †Tucker b Hollard | 14 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 77.77 |
| S Dube | c Dockrell b Humphreys | 20 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Suryansh Shedge | c TH Tector b Hollard | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Harshit Rana | c TH Tector b HT Tector | 21 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 210.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | not out | 4 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Prince Yadav | not out | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Extras | b 1, lb 4, nb 1, w 4 | 10 | |||||
| TOTAL | 153/9 (20 Overs) |
Tilak Varma’s magnificent 55 off 46 balls stood between Ireland’s historic win and an Indian escape. His fall at 117/7 in the 17th over proved to be the decisive moment of the match.
India Innings – Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Moondra | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MJ Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MK Hollard | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| L McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HT Tector | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Jai Moondra (3/32) and Matt Hollard (3/26) shared six wickets to dismantle India’s top and middle order. Moondra dismissed Sanju Samson for a golden duck for the second time in the series — becoming the ultimate nemesis of India’s wicketkeeper-batter.
India Innings – Fall of Wickets
| Wkt | Score | Batter Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0/1 | Sanju Samson | 0.1 |
| 2nd | 1/2 | Abhishek Sharma | 0.4 |
| 3rd | 19/3 | Shreyas Iyer | 2.4 |
| 4th | 35/4 | Ishan Kishan | 4.5 |
| 5th | 74/5 | Axar Patel | 11.3 |
| 6th | 109/6 | Shivam Dube | 16.1 |
| 7th | 117/7 | Tilak Varma | 17.2 |
| 8th | 121/8 | Suryansh Shedge | 17.5 |
| 9th | 147/9 | Harshit Rana | 19.5 |
India’s catastrophic start — losing 4 wickets in the powerplay for just 35 runs — left them facing an almost impossible uphill climb. The fall of Tilak Varma at 117/7 effectively handed Ireland the match.
India Innings – Key Partnerships
| Wkt | Runs | Batters | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 0 | Samson – Abhishek | 0 |
| 2nd | 1 | Abhishek – Kishan | 3 |
| 3rd | 18 | Kishan – Iyer | ~12 |
| 4th | 16 | Iyer – Tilak Varma | ~15 |
| 5th | 39 | Tilak Varma – Axar Patel | ~48 |
| 6th | 35 | Tilak Varma – Dube | ~27 |
| 7th | 8 | Tilak Varma – Shedge | ~13 |
| 8th | 4 | Rana – Shedge | ~4 |
| 9th | 26 | Rana – Arshdeep | ~14 |
The 5th-wicket stand of 39 between Tilak Varma and Axar Patel and the 6th-wicket stand of 35 with Shivam Dube were India’s only meaningful partnerships, but they came too late in the innings.
India Innings – Powerplay & Death Overs Stats
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 0.1–6.0 | 41 | 4 |
| Middle Overs | 6.1–15.0 | 68 | 1 |
| Death Overs | 15.1–20.0 | 44 | 4 |
India’s powerplay of 41/4 was a disaster that set the tone. Despite a strong middle-overs phase, the death-overs collapse — needing 50+ off the last 5 — proved too much.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Match Timeline (Key Moments)
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team 2nd T20I was packed with drama from ball one. Here is the match timeline:
- Over 0.1 (Ireland bowling): Jai Moondra dismisses Sanju Samson LBW for a golden duck off the very first ball — Samson reviews, but the tracker shows middle stump was hit. India 0/1.
- Over 0.4: Moondra strikes again — Abhishek Sharma caught at third for 0. India 1/2. Two golden ducks in four balls!
- Over 2.4: Shreyas Iyer bowled through the gate by Moondra for 10. India 19/3. Moondra takes 3/0 in his opening spell.
- Over 4.5: Ross Adair’s direct hit from backward point runs out Ishan Kishan for 12. India 35/4 at end of powerplay.
- Overs 6–11: Tilak Varma and Axar Patel stabilize the innings with a 39-run 5th-wicket partnership.
- Over 11.3: Matt Hollard takes a one-handed catch to dismiss Axar Patel for 14. India 74/5.
- Over 14.2 (Ireland batting highlight): A rain delay interrupts the Ireland innings at 132/5 in 17.1 overs, briefly halting Tector’s march to his half-century.
- Over 15.6 (India): Tilak Varma reaches his half-century off 45 balls. Hope still alive.
- Over 16.1: Dube caught at deep backward square for 20. India 109/6.
- Over 17.2: Tilak Varma (55) caught by McCarthy off Hollard. India 117/7. Effectively match over.
- Over 19.5: Harshit Rana perishes for 21 trying to hit Harry Tector over long-on. India 147/9 — need 8 off 1 ball.
- Over 20 (Last Ball): Prince Yadav hits a six off the final ball but India finish on 153/9 — one run short. Ireland win by 1 run!
- Series result: Ireland 2–0 India — first T20I series win over India in history.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Top Performers (2nd T20I)
Top Run-Scorers – Match
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT Tilak Varma | India | 55 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 119.56 |
| HT Tector | Ireland | 53 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 112.76 |
| BF Calitz | Ireland | 37 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 160.86 |
| GH Dockrell | Ireland | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Harshit Rana | India | 21 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 210.00 |
Tilak Varma was India’s lone warrior with 55 runs, while Harry Tector’s 53 anchored Ireland’s innings. Both were instrumental in keeping their sides in contention.
Top Wicket-Takers – Match
| Bowler | Team | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Moondra | Ireland | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| MK Hollard | Ireland | 4 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Prince Yadav | India | 4 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| MJ Humphreys | Ireland | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 4 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
Three bowlers took 3 wickets each in this thriller. Moondra and Hollard for Ireland dismantled India’s top order; Prince Yadav was India’s standout bowler on debut.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Top Performers (Full Series)
Series Run-Scorers
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | Best | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | India | 2 | 74 | 37.00 | 55 | ~108 |
| Lorcan Tucker | Ireland | 2 | 65 | 32.50 | 50 | ~137 |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 2 | 49 | 24.50 | 49 | ~245 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 2 | 53 | 26.50 | 53 | 112.76 |
| Gareth Delany | Ireland | 2 | 49 | 24.50 | 49 | 153 |
Tilak Varma was India’s best bat in both matches. Lorcan Tucker led Ireland superbly with the bat across the series, setting the tone in the 1st T20I with a half-century.
Series Wicket-Takers
| Bowler | Team | Matches | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK Hollard | Ireland | 2 | 6 | 3/28 | ~6.75 |
| J Moondra | Ireland | 2 | 5 | 3/32 | ~7.12 |
| Harshit Rana | India | 2 | 4 | 3/24 | ~5.83 |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 2 | 4 | 2/28 | ~7.87 |
| MJ Humphreys | Ireland | 2 | 4 | 3/38 | ~8.45 |
Matt Hollard was the series’ most lethal bowler with 6 wickets across two games. Jai Moondra, with 5 wickets, won the Player of the Series award for his match-defining brilliance, especially his two dismissals of Sanju Samson across both T20Is.
Current Form & Key Player Profiles
Jai Moondra (Ireland) – Player of the Series ⭐
Jai Moondra made his international debut in the 1st T20I and immediately announced himself to the world. The Indian-born off-spin bowling allrounder — now playing for Ireland — became the star of the 2026 India-Ireland series.
- Debut: 26 June 2026 vs India (1st T20I, Belfast)
- 1st T20I figures: 4–0–25–2 (dismissed Sanju Samson 1st ball, plus Shivam Dube)
- 2nd T20I figures: 4–0–32–3 (dismissed Samson 1st ball AGAIN, Abhishek Sharma 4th ball, Shreyas Iyer)
- Series total: 5 wickets in 8 overs at economy 7.12
- Signature moment: Two consecutive golden ducks for Samson across both matches off Moondra’s bowling; 3 wickets in his first 2.4 overs of the 2nd T20I
- Batting: Scored 3 crucial not-out runs to end Ireland’s innings in the 1st T20I
Moondra is a mystery spinner with the ability to turn the ball sharply and extract surprising bounce. His debut series is one for the ages.
Matt Hollard (Ireland) – Key Bowler ⭐
Another Irish debutant from the 1st T20I, Matt Hollard was the series’ highest wicket-taker.
- 1st T20I: 3/28 in 4 overs – Player of the Match
- 2nd T20I: 3/26 in 4 overs
- Series total: 6 wickets at economy ~6.75
- Style: Right-arm medium-fast, uses the Irish conditions expertly — nips the ball off the seam and troubles right-handers with the late movement
Harry Tector (Ireland) – Key Batter ⭐
Harry Tector was Ireland’s most important batter in both matches.
- 2nd T20I: 53 off 47 balls (5×4, 1×6) — top score of the innings
- Series batting: Anchored the middle order when Ireland were in trouble in both games
- Career highlight: His 53 in the 2nd T20I helped Ireland set a just-about-defensible 155-run target
- Note: Also took 1 wicket (Harshit Rana) with his part-time bowling in the 2nd T20I
Tilak Varma (India) – Best Indian Batter ⭐
Tilak Varma was India’s only true bright spot with the bat in a disappointing tour.
- 1st T20I: 19 off 21 balls — failed reverse sweep cost him his wicket
- 2nd T20I: 55 off 46 balls — series best score; fought valiantly when India were 35/4
- Series total: 74 runs (most for India); average 37.00
- Career highlights: A talented left-hander who has made rapid strides in T20I cricket; this series showed his character and composure under pressure
Prince Yadav (India) – Debut Star ⭐
Prince Yadav made his T20I debut in the 2nd T20I and was India’s best bowler.
- 2nd T20I bowling: 3/22 in 4 overs at economy 5.50 — dismissed Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, and Liam McCarthy
- Batting cameo: 6 off 1 ball with a six off the final delivery — nearly pulled off a miracle
- He becomes the rare player who nearly decides a match both as a bowler AND a last-ball hitter on debut.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Head-to-Head Record
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team head-to-head T20I record underwent a dramatic shift in June 2026.
All-Time H2H T20I Record (Updated June 2026)
| Stat | India | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Matches Won | 8 | 2 |
| First Meeting | 2009 T20 WC | 2009 T20 WC |
| Latest Meeting | 28 Jun 2026 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Highest Score (IND) | 225/7 (Dublin, 2022) | — |
| Highest Score (IRE) | — | 182/9 (Belfast, 2026) |
| Biggest Win (IND) | by 143 runs (Dublin, 2018) | — |
| Biggest Win (IRE) | — | by 34 runs (Belfast, 2026) |
| Closest Match | — | by 1 run (Belfast, 2nd T20I, 2026) |
After going 8–0 in their first eight T20I meetings, Ireland won back-to-back matches in June 2026 to bring the overall record to 8–2 in India’s favour — but Ireland now own the most recent chapter.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Recent Matches Timeline
| Year | Venue | Format | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nottingham | T20 WC | India | by 8 wickets |
| 2018 (Match 1) | Dublin | T20I | India | by 76 runs |
| 2018 (Match 2) | Dublin | T20I | India | by 143 runs |
| 2022 (Match 1) | Dublin | T20I | India | by 7 runs |
| 2022 (Match 2) | Dublin | T20I | India | by 4 runs |
| 2023 | Ahmedabad | T20 WC | India | by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | New York | T20 WC | India | by 8 wickets |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Belfast | T20I | Ireland | by 34 runs |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Belfast | T20I | Ireland | by 1 run |
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Timeline shows India’s complete dominance until 2026, when Ireland broke through with two back-to-back wins in Belfast — including an epic 1-run thriller in the 2nd T20I.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Key H2H Stats
| Stat | Leader | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Most T20I runs vs Ireland | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 200+ runs in 4 matches (before 2026) |
| Most T20I runs vs India in 2026 | Tilak Varma (IND) | 74 runs |
| Most T20I wickets vs Ireland (series) | Matt Hollard (IRE) | 6 wickets (2026 series) |
| Most T20I wickets vs India (career) | Jai Moondra (IRE) | 5 wickets in 2 matches (2026) |
| Highest individual score vs India | Lorcan Tucker (IRE) | 50 (1st T20I, Belfast 2026) |
| Best bowling vs Ireland | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 2 wickets in various appearances |
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Stats have changed dramatically — Ireland’s 2026 debutants Moondra and Hollard now top several key bowling metrics.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Players to Watch
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Players who defined the 2026 series:
| Player | Team | Role | Series Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Moondra | Ireland | Off-break bowler | 5 wkts; Player of the Series |
| Matt Hollard | Ireland | Right-arm medium-fast | 6 wkts (series high) |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | Right-hand batter | 53 in 2nd T20I (top score) |
| Lorcan Tucker | Ireland | WK-batter / Captain | 65 runs; led series sweep |
| Tilak Varma | India | Left-hand batter | 74 runs (India’s best) |
| Prince Yadav | India | Leg-spin bowler | 3/22 on debut |
| Harshit Rana | India | Right-arm fast | 4 wickets across series |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Left-arm fast | 4 wickets across series |
These are the standout India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Players from the 2026 series — with Moondra and Hollard entering Irish cricketing folklore from their very first matches.
India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team – Series Context & Historical Significance
This series was anything but ordinary. Here is why the India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team 2026 tour will be remembered forever:
- Ireland’s first-ever T20I win over India came in the 1st T20I (26 June), ending an 0–8 run stretching back to 2009.
- India were the reigning T20 World Cup champions (having won the T20 WC Final vs New Zealand in March 2026 in Ahmedabad) — making Ireland’s sweep even more stunning.
- This was Shreyas Iyer’s first series as T20I captain — it ended in a 0–2 whitewash.
- Two Irish debutants — Moondra and Hollard — shared 11 wickets across the two-match series.
- The 2nd T20I was decided by just 1 run — one of the smallest margins in India’s T20I history.
- Ireland had previously beaten Ireland (sic) by 34 runs on 26 June. Just 48 hours later, they made it 2–0 in the most nail-biting fashion possible.
- Lorcan Tucker became the first Ireland T20I captain to win a series against India.
Conclusion
The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard from 28 June 2026 tells the story of one of T20 cricket’s greatest upsets. Ireland, led brilliantly by Lorcan Tucker, swept India 2–0 in Belfast — a series that defied all predictions. Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard, two debutants, dismantled the world champion Indians across both games. The 2nd T20I, decided by a solitary run off the last ball, was the perfect finale to a historic series. The full India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team story now includes not just India’s years of dominance, but Ireland’s extraordinary moment of breakthrough — one that will inspire an entire generation of Irish cricketers.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What was the result of the India vs Ireland 2nd T20I on 28 June 2026?
Ireland beat India by 1 run in a last-ball thriller in Belfast. Ireland posted 154/8 and India fell short at 153/9 after 20 overs. It is one of the most dramatic India–Ireland matches ever played.
Q2. Who won the India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard honours (Player of the Match) on June 28, 2026?
Jai Moondra of Ireland was named Player of the Match for his superb 3/32 in 4 overs, including dismissing Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for golden ducks in the first over. He was also named Player of the Series with 5 wickets across both T20Is.
Q3. Who were the leading run-scorers in the India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team 2026 series?
Tilak Varma led India’s run-scoring with 74 runs (best: 55 in the 2nd T20I), while Lorcan Tucker was Ireland’s best bat with 65 runs, including a half-century in the 1st T20I. The India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team Stats show Tucker and Tilak Varma as the defining batters of the series.
Q4. What is the overall India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team head-to-head T20I record?
After the 2026 series, India lead the overall India National Cricket Team Vs Ireland Cricket Team T20I head-to-head 8–2. However, Ireland won the last two encounters — both in Belfast in June 2026 — to claim their first-ever T20I series win over India.
Q5. Who made their T20I debut in the India vs Ireland 2nd T20I on 28 June 2026?
India gave debuts to Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav in the 2nd T20I. Prince Yadav had an outstanding debut, claiming 3/22 with the ball and hitting a six off the very last ball to bring India within 1 run of a miraculous win.
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