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

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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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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'They outplayed us': Shreyas Iyer joins Rishabh Pant in unwanted India captaincy club after Ireland shock
  • 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Has an India captain ever lost their first T20I series? Shreyas Iyer joins Shikhar Dhawan in unwanted list after Ireland defeat
  • 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Shreyas Iyer joins Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill on unwanted list after Ireland script historic upset
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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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Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series win over India, marking a tough start for captain Shreyas Iyer. India faltered in their chase of 155, falling short by one run despite a late surge. Iyer acknowledged Ireland's superior understanding of the conditions, admitting India's batting unit struggled to adapt. The defeat also ended India's impressive 16-series winning streak.

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Discover which Indian cricket captains have lost their first T20I series as Shreyas Iyer joins Shikhar Dhawan on an unwanted list after the historic defeat to Ireland.

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