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Ireland claims historic win over India in T20I at Stormont

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ireland claims historic win over India in T20I at Stormont

Summary

Ireland defeated India for the first time in international cricket, securing a 34-run victory in the first T20I match at Stormont, Belfast on June 27. Batting first, Ireland set a total of 182/9, with Lorcan Tucker scoring 50 runs and Gareth Delany contributing 49. India struggled in the chase, bowled out for 148 in 18.5 overs, with Matt Hollard taking 3 wickets for 28 runs. Irfan Pathan expressed his shock at the outcome, while India captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the team's shortcomings and pledged to improve for the next match.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland wins first-ever T20I against India
•Ireland scores 182/9, led by Tucker and Delany
•India all out for 148, with Abhishek Sharma hitting 50
•Matt Hollard takes 3 wickets; named Player of the Match
•Next T20I match scheduled as India seeks to recover

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Wow': Irfan Pathan reacts to India's jaw-dropping defeat to Ireland

What they're saying

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Ireland scripted history by defeating India for the first time in international cricket, winning the first T20I in Belfast by 34 runs. Lorcan Tucker (50) and Gareth Delany (49) guided Ireland to 182/9 before debutant Matt Hollard's 3/28 helped bowl out India for 148. Irfan Pathan expressed his surprise, while India captain Shreyas Iyer vowed to bounce back in the next match.
— Yahoo Sports

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