Ireland secures historic T20 win over India with Moondra's debut performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ireland claimed a remarkable 34-run victory over India in the opening T20 match at Stormont on June 26. India-born bowler Jai Moondra shone on his debut, taking 2-26, including a wicket with his first delivery. Despite missing six players due to injury, Ireland's bowling display proved instrumental in achieving their first senior international win over India. Captain Lorcan Tucker contributed a half-century, roundly supported by Matthew Hollard, who finished with 3-28, earning the player of the match award. The teams will meet again for the second T20 match in Belfast on June 28.
- •Ireland wins the first T20 against India by 34 runs.
- •Jai Moondra makes a memorable debut with 2-26.
- •Lorcan Tucker scores a half-century as captain.
- •Matthew Hollard takes three wickets in the match.
- •India's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may debut in the next match.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — India-born Moondra realises dream in famous Ireland win
"India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".
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