Jay Moondra claims wicket with first ball on T20I debut for Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Jay Moondra, an Indian-born left-arm pacer, made an impressive debut for Ireland against India in Belfast on June 26, 2026. Moondra quickly dismissed Sanju Samson for 5 runs with his first delivery, helping Ireland in their defense of a target of 183 runs. The 29-year-old, who earned Irish citizenship in 2025, previously considered quitting cricket before moving to Ireland in 2021 on a student visa. His remarkable journey culminated in this emotional debut, where he bowled out a leading player from his country of birth.
- •Moondra dismissed Samson in his first over of T20I cricket.
- •Ireland is currently chasing a target of 183 runs.
- •He moved to Ireland in 2021 and gained citizenship in 2025.
- •Captain Lorcan Tucker praised Moondra's skills ahead of the match.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Jay Moondra? Indian-born Ireland pacer dismisses Sanju Samson with first ball on T20I debut
"Sanju Samson got a pleasant surprise when Indian-born bowler Jay Moondra quickly dismissed him for just five runs to give Ireland their first success in today's match.
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