Ireland Clinches Historic T20I Series Win Over India with Thrilling One-Run Victory
Ireland secured a memorable 2-0 series whitewash against India after a dramatic finish in the second T20I at Civil Service Cricket Club.
The story
In a nail-biting encounter at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, Ireland held their nerve to defeat India by just one run, claiming a historic 2-0 T20I series victory. Chasing Ireland's total of 154/8, India fell agonizingly short, finishing on 153/9.
Ireland's debutant pacer Jai Moondra was the hero, taking 3/32 to stifle the Indian chase at crucial junctures. For India, Tilak Varma was the lone fighter with a resilient 55 runs from 46 deliveries, but his efforts weren't enough to get his team across the line. Earlier, India's Prince Yadav also impressed on debut, grabbing 3/22 to restrict the Irish innings, but ultimately it was Ireland's day, marking their first-ever T20I series win against India.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland vs India | T20I | Ireland won by 1 run | Jai Moondra (IRE) 3/32 |
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Test | West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs | Amir Jangoo (WI) 233 |
| Hungary vs Austria | T20I | Austria won by 157 runs | Karanbir Singh (AUT) 164 (57) |
| Czech Republic vs Serbia | T20I | Czech Republic won by 7 wickets | Sabawoon Davizi (CZE) 6 wickets |
| England vs New Zealand | Test | Day 4 concluded, England 103/4, need 270 more runs to win | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) century on Day 4 |
| Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | Test | Day 2 ongoing. Zimbabwe 136/1 (Day 1 close), trail by 4 runs. | Innocent Kaia (ZIM) 76* |
Series in play
New Zealand tour of England. 3rd Test, Day 4 concluded, New Zealand lead by 270 runs
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies. West Indies won the 1st Test by an innings and 217 runs, lead series 1-0
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe. One-off Test, Day 2 ongoing, Zimbabwe trail by 4 runs
India tour of Ireland. T20I series, Ireland won 2-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | #1 Australia (131 points) | Australia holds the top spot in Test cricket. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | #1 India (121 points) | India leads the ODI team rankings. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | #1 India (275 points) | India is the top-ranked team in T20I cricket. |
What we'll be watching
- England vs New Zealand: 3rd Test, Day 5, New Zealand tour of England, 2026, Trent Bridge (June 29)
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka: 1st Test, Day 5, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (June 29)
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: One-off Test, Day 3, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026, Harare Sports Club (June 30)
- Sweden vs Portugal: 1st T20I, Portugal tour of Sweden, 2026, Botkyrka Cricket Center (July 1)
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