Shreyas Iyer reflects on India's loss to Ireland in T20I opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ireland achieved a surprising 34-run victory over India in the first T20I match in Dublin, taking a 1-0 series lead. After a promising start, India's bowlers struggled during the middle and death overs, allowing Ireland to post 182 runs. Captain Shreyas Iyer pointed out the team's execution flaws and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of the next match. Despite an explosive 20-ball fifty from Abhishek Sharma, India was bowled out for 148, marking Ireland's first win over India in any format. Iyer expressed confidence in bouncing back in the series decider.
- •Ireland scored 182 runs, led by key contributions from Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany.
- •India was bowled out for 148, despite a fast start from Abhishek Sharma.
- •Shreyas Iyer highlighted the need for improved execution in future matches.
- •Harshit Rana took 3 wickets for 24 runs in his return from injury.
- •India will aim to level the series in the upcoming match.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — 'You can't just turn up and win': Shreyas Iyer's blunt message after Ireland shocker
"Ireland secured a stunning 34-run victory over India in the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead. Despite a strong start with the ball, India's bowlers faltered in the middle and death overs, allowing Ireland to post 182. Captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the team's lapse in execution and vowed a strong comeback in the next match.
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