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Ireland secures historic T20I win over India as Iyer loses captaincy debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ireland secures historic T20I win over India as Iyer loses captaincy debut

Summary

Ireland achieved their first-ever victory against India in men's international cricket, winning by 34 runs during Shreyas Iyer's debut as T20I captain in Belfast. After being put in to bat, Ireland posted 182 for 9, with contributions from Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany. India's chase faltered despite Abhishek Sharma's half-century, culminating in their all-out score of 148. Iyer becomes the fourth Indian captain to lose his first T20I match, joining notable names like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland scored 182 for 9 after winning the toss.
•India was bowled out for 148 in their chase.
•Shreyas Iyer is the fourth Indian captain to lose T20I debut.
•Iyer returned to T20I cricket after a 63-match absence.
•Ireland's victory is significant in their cricketing history.

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10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Shreyas Iyer joins Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill on unwanted list after Ireland script historic upset

What they're saying

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Shreyas Iyer's captaincy debut for India ended in a disappointing 34-run loss to Ireland in Belfast, marking his entry into an unwanted record book. Ireland secured their historic first-ever win over India in men's international cricket, thanks to strong performances from their debutants. Despite Iyer's own impressive pre-match statistics, the team's chase faltered, falling short of Ireland's 182.
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