Ireland Stun India in Belfast: Hosts Win 1st T20I by 34 Runs to Take 1–0 Lead in 2026 Series
Ireland, 26 June (Sports Desk)
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Date: 26 June 2026
Format: T20 International
Series: India tour of Ireland, 2026 (2 T20Is)
Result: 🇮🇪 Ireland won by 34 runs
Final Score
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 182/9 | 20 overs |
| 🇮🇳 India | 148 all out | 18.5 overs |
Ireland took a 1–0 lead in the series with a historic victory over India.
Ireland Innings — 182/9 (20 overs)
Ireland recovered strongly after losing early wickets. Captain Lorcan Tucker played the key innings.
Top Batters
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lorcan Tucker (c) | 50 | 36 |
| Gareth Delany | 49 | 32 |
| Others | Supportive contributions |
Ireland were in trouble early but a strong middle-order partnership helped them reach a challenging total.
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India Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Harshit Rana | 3 wickets |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 wickets |
| Axar Patel | 2 wickets |
India Chase — 148 all out (18.5 overs)
India’s batting collapsed despite a brilliant attacking start.
Top Batters
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 49/50 (reported as 50 off 20 in score summaries) | 20 |
| Shivam Dube | 25 | 14 |
| Tilak Varma | 19 | 21 |
India lost wickets regularly and could not maintain the required run rate.
Ireland Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hollard | 4 | 28 | 3 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 3.5 | 38 | 3 |
| Jai Moondra | 4 | 25 | 2 |
Player of the Match
🏆 Matthew Hollard (Ireland)
- Bowling: 3 wickets for 28 runs
- Played a major role in restricting India’s chase.
Match Turning Points
1. Ireland’s middle-order fightback
After losing early wickets, Tucker and Delany rebuilt the innings and pushed Ireland beyond 180.
2. India’s middle-order collapse
India were around 100/6 and lost momentum badly, allowing Ireland to dominate.
3. Ireland’s spin attack
Humphreys and Hollard’s wickets broke India’s chase.
Records & Significance
- 🇮🇪 This was Ireland’s first-ever win over India in international cricket.
- Ireland defeated a strong Indian side by 34 runs in Belfast.
- Series situation: Ireland lead 1–0 in the two-match T20I series.
Final Result:
🏏 Ireland 182/9 beat India 148 all out by 34 runs
