India's T20 series loss to Ireland ends with coach's candid remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
India's T20I series against Ireland concluded with a 2-0 defeat, highlighted by a narrow one-run loss in the second match on June 29. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disbelief at the outcome, praising Ireland for their fundamental strengths while criticizing India's failure to adapt to conditions. Despite a strong bowling performance in the second match, India's batting struggles continued, leading to early wickets and mounting pressure during the chase. The team now prepares for a series of T20Is and ODIs against England beginning July 1.
- •India loses T20I series 2-0 to Ireland, first loss ever to them.
- •Second match ended with India falling short by one run.
- •Ten Doeschate cited issues with adapting to playing conditions.
- •India's bowling showed improvement, restricting Ireland to 154 for 8.
- •Team travels to England for five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'We are too used to hitting sixes': India coach doesn't sugarcoat 2-0 Ireland humiliation
""I think there is a little bit of disbelief, we have just won a World Cup. We have been outdone, outsmarted by a team which did their basics very well. Firstly credit to Ireland and secondly the learning for us (is) in terms of being able to adapt to different conditions and against different teams and that is the biggest takeaway from this series," Ten Doeschate said at the post-match press conference.
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