Ireland claims one-run victory over India in T20 international
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ireland secured a historic one-run victory over India in the second T20 international at Stormont on June 28. Ireland posted 154-8, with Harry Tector scoring 53 runs, while India came close at 153-9. Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard each took three wickets to help clinch the win. India, after struggling early at 19-3, attempted a late comeback but ultimately fell short, needing eight runs off the final two balls. This victory marks Ireland’s first T20 series win against India in history, occurring just two days after their first-ever win against India in any format.
- •Match held at Stormont on June 28, 2026
- •Ireland scored 154-8; India finished at 153-9
- •Harry Tector top-scored for Ireland with 53 runs
- •Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard took three wickets each
- •Ireland's victory is their first T20 series win over India
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland shock India again, seal first-ever T20I series win over world champions
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
- 4:54 PMBBC Sport — Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
"Ireland achieved a historic one-run victory over reigning T20 World Cup champions India, securing a stunning 2-0 series sweep. Debutant Jai Moondra's fiery opening spell and disciplined death bowling proved crucial as Ireland defended a modest 154. Despite Tilak Varma's valiant 55, India's chase faltered, ending their impressive 16-series winning streak and exposing familiar batting frailties.
"Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.
"Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 10:47 PMIreland shock India again, seal first-ever T20I series win over world champions
Ireland achieved a historic one-run victory over reigning T20 World Cup champions India, securing a stunning 2-0 series sweep. Debutant Jai Moondra's fiery opening spell and disciplined death bowling proved crucial as Ireland defended a modest 154. Despite Tilak Varma's valiant 55, India's chase faltered, ending their impressive 16-series winning streak and exposing familiar batting frailties.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:57 PMIreland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 4:54 PMIreland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.
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