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Shreyas Iyer faces criticism after India's T20I loss to Ireland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Shreyas Iyer faces criticism after India's T20I loss to Ireland

Summary

India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership is scrutinized following a 34-run defeat to Ireland in the first match of a two-game series on June 26 in Belfast. Chasing a target of 183, India faltered, reaching only 148 runs. Former opener Aakash Chopra criticized Iyer's captaincy decisions, particularly his continued reliance on bowler Prasidh Krishna, who conceded 57 runs in four overs. With the series at 0-1, Iyer will aim to adjust his strategies ahead of the second T20I.

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By the Numbers

•India lost the first T20I against Ireland by 34 runs.
•Iyer's captaincy faced criticism for his bowling changes.
•Prasidh Krishna allowed 57 runs in four overs.
•India's batting failed to gain momentum during the chase.
•The second T20I will be crucial for India to level the series.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Lack of game awareness was visible': Ex-India cricketer questions Shreyas Iyer's captaincy calls

What they're saying

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India suffered a 34-run defeat in the first T20I against Ireland, with former opener Aakash Chopra highlighting concerns over bowler Prasidh Krishna's expensive spell. Despite Krishna's wicket-taking ability, his high economy rate in T20Is, conceding 11.5 runs per over, has become a significant worry for the team. Krishna will aim for a better performance in the next match as India seeks to level the series.
— Yahoo Sports

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