Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma dismissed for golden ducks in T20I vs Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
India's T20I series against Ireland opened on June 28 in Belfast with both openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, dismissed for golden ducks in the first over. Jai Moondra took both wickets, marking only the second instance in T20I history of such a dismissal for both openers. India, chasing 155 runs, struggled early, losing four wickets in the powerplay after managing to restrict Ireland to 154 runs. Harry Tector's 53 runs were pivotal for Ireland, while India faces pressure to recover from losing the first match of the series.
- •Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma both dismissed in the first over.
- •Jai Moondra achieved both opening wickets for Ireland.
- •India lost four wickets during the powerplay of their innings.
- •Harry Tector scored 53 runs for Ireland.
- •India trails the T20I series after a previous loss.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Most ducks in T20! Why Abhishek Sharma's humiliating record clears the path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Golden duck horror! Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma register unwanted T20I record vs Ireland
"India's T20I series against Ireland began disastrously in Belfast as both openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, were dismissed for golden ducks in the opening over, a rare feat in T20I history. Despite restricting Ireland to 154, India's chase faltered early, losing four wickets within the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma also added to his tally of ducks in the current calendar year.
"Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the unwanted record for the most ducks in a single calendar year in T20 history after his latest failure against Ireland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 5:45 AMMost ducks in T20! Why Abhishek Sharma's humiliating record clears the path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the unwanted record for the most ducks in a single calendar year in T20 history after his latest failure against Ireland.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:47 PMGolden duck horror! Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma register unwanted T20I record vs Ireland
India's T20I series against Ireland began disastrously in Belfast as both openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, were dismissed for golden ducks in the opening over, a rare feat in T20I history. Despite restricting Ireland to 154, India's chase faltered early, losing four wickets within the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma also added to his tally of ducks in the current calendar year.
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