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Michael Vaughan questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's absence in India vs Ireland T20I

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Michael Vaughan questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's absence in India vs Ireland T20I

Summary

Michael Vaughan criticized India's choice to exclude Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the lineup against Ireland in the opening T20I on June 27, 2026. India's decision came after Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting talent, was anticipated to debut following his recent call-up. In the match, India opted to field, with Ireland setting a target of 182 after an initial collapse. India's chase struggled as Abhishek Sharma produced a brief flurry but ultimately led to a 34-run loss, marking Ireland's first win over India in any format. The defeat raises questions about India's batting lineup and team selection moving forward.

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•India scores 148, falling short by 34 runs against Ireland.
•Ireland recovers from 36/3 to post 182 runs.
•Abhishek Sharma scores a quickfire half-century for India.
•Vaughan expresses disbelief over Sooryavanshi's omission from the XI.
•This is Ireland's historic first win over India in all formats.

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Michael Vaughan questioned India's decision to bench Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their surprising T20I loss to Ireland. Despite a strong bowling performance initially, Ireland posted 182, with late hitting proving crucial. India's chase faltered, with only Abhishek Sharma showing brief resistance, ultimately falling short by 34 runs. The defeat has sparked debate over team selection, particularly the omission of the young batting prodigy.
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