India men lose T20I series to Ireland, women exit T20 World Cup

The Indian cricket teams faced a challenging weekend, as the men lost a T20I series 2-0 to Ireland and the women exited the T20 World Cup after losing to Australia. In Belfast, Ireland secured their first T20I series victory over India, concluding India's streak of 16 consecutive series wins. Simultaneously, Harmanpreet Kaur's team was eliminated from the World Cup group stage following a six-wicket defeat. Australia successfully chased down India's total of 170 with one over remaining. The losses sparked significant reactions from fans and experts alike, as both teams faced criticism for their performances.

• 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — 'Black day in Indian cricket': Fans react as men lose T20I series to Ireland, women crash out of T20 World Cup group stage