Ireland men and women achieve historic T20 victories over India and West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Over a historic weekend in Belfast, Ireland's men defeated reigning T20 champions India for the first time, winning a dramatic series by one run on Sunday. The women’s team followed with their first win in the Women’s T20 World Cup, outplaying the West Indies by six wickets. Both results came within days of each other, highlighting a significant moment for Irish cricket. Players expressed hope that these victories can inspire future generations and elevate the sport's profile in Ireland.
- •Ireland men defeat India by one run on June 28, 2026.
- •Ireland women claim first Women's T20 World Cup win against the West Indies.
- •Lorcan Tucker led the men's team to victory and highlighted the importance of these wins.
- •New debuts Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard contributed significantly to the men's success.
- •The women’s team, with an average age of 23, is projected to grow and improve.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
- 8:56 PMBBC Sport — Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
"After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
"After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:56 PMWas historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 8:56 PMWas historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
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