Tilak Varma scores slowest fifty in T20Is during India-Ireland clash
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Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Tilak Varma scored a solitary fifty for India in their T20I against Ireland on June 28, but his impressive performance was overshadowed by the team's one-run defeat. Varma's half-century came in 45 balls, marking it as India's slowest fifty against Ireland and tied for the sixth-slowest overall in T20I history. This match took place in Belfast, where India struggled early due to a top-order collapse, losing key wickets and only managing to post 153 runs in their chase of 155. Ireland secured a historic 2-0 series victory, ending India's streak of 16 consecutive T20I series wins since 2023.
- •Tilak Varma scored 55 off 46 balls amid a batting collapse.
- •India lost to Ireland by one run in Belfast.
- •India slipped to 35 for 4 early in their innings.
- •Ireland sealed a historic 2-0 series sweep over India.
- •The defeat ended India's streak of 16 consecutive T20I series victories.
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"Tilak Varma's resilient half-century was a lone bright spot for India in their narrow one-run loss to Ireland, despite becoming one of the slowest Indian fifties in T20Is. Walking in during a top-order collapse, Varma battled tough conditions to reach his milestone. Ultimately, Ireland secured a historic series win, ending India's impressive streak.
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