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Ireland defeats India in second T20I to claim series 2-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:43 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Ireland defeats India in second T20I to claim series 2-0

Summary

Ireland completed a historic 2-0 series win over India after a narrow one-run victory in the second T20I on June 29. Ireland scored 154 for eight before restricting India to 153 for nine, marking Ireland's first-ever series win against India in any format. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized the team's overconfidence and lack of seriousness, calling the defeat one of the lowest points in Indian cricket history. He also suggested that India missed an opportunity to field young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in both matches, urging for his inclusion in the upcoming England tour.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland scores 154/8; India manages 153/9
•Ireland wins consecutive matches in T20I series
•Gavaskar criticizes India's approach to the series
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains unselected for matches
•Series serves as a setback for India ahead of England tour

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4:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'One of the lowest point in history of Indian cricket': Sunil Gavaskar blasts India after Ireland whitewash

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Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format after they had won the opening match by 34 runs.
— Yahoo Sports

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