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Ireland secured a landmark 2-0 series whitewash over India with a nervy one-run victory in the second T20I at Stormont, Belfast, on June 28, 2026. The result snapped India’s 16-series unbeaten run in the format and delivered Ireland their first-ever T20I series triumph against a full-member nation, toppling the reigning world champions in the process.
After electing to bat, Ireland posted 154 for 8. Harry Tector anchored the innings with a composed 53 off 47 balls, while Ben Calitz contributed a brisk 37. On debut, Prince Yadav impressed with the ball for India, finishing with 3 for 22, including the key wicket of Lorcan Tucker. Shivam Dube (2/25) and Arshdeep Singh (2/35) provided support, but Ireland’s middle order steadied the ship after early losses.
India’s chase unraveled immediately. Debutant pacer Jai Moondra (3/32) struck twice in the opening over, removing Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for golden ducks before dismissing captain Shreyas Iyer. Ishan Kishan was subsequently run out via a direct hit. Tilak Varma fought a lone battle with a gritty fifty, stitching useful partnerships with Axar Patel and others, yet India found themselves reeling at 89 for 5.
Harshit Rana injected late drama with a blistering 21 off 10 balls, bringing the equation down to eight runs off the final two deliveries. However, he fell to a full toss from Tector on the penultimate ball. Prince Yadav smashed a six off the last delivery, but it proved merely a consolation as India finished on 153 for 9. Moondra was deservedly named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his pivotal bowling performances.
Ireland’s disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and composure under pressure proved decisive on a challenging surface. Despite missing several key players, they outplayed India across all departments throughout the series, registering one of the greatest achievements in Irish cricket history.
Fans React After India Lose T20I Series
The defeat sparked widespread frustration among supporters, with the Shreyas Iyer-led side hitting a new low ahead of the upcoming England series.
“On Friday history was made as Shreyas Iyer became the first Indian captain to lose a match against Ireland in T20s. On Sunday, Shreyas Iyer rewrote history by becoming the first Indian captain to lose a series against Ireland. We are witnessing peak Shreyas Iyer era,” one fan posted.
Another supporter attributed the loss to what they perceived as arrogance within the Indian team management, including the coaching staff and selectors.
Look, today the world champion lost the series to Ireland, that too under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
This defeat is not the defeat of India but the defeat of the arrogance of those who wanted to make Team India a personal team.
Perhaps for the first time the country is happy with this defeat.
The conspiracy of Gautham Gambhir and Ajeet Agarkar failed, due to which… pic.twitter.com/6VcoPgS9Ws
— Jyotsna Yadav (Jyoti) (@jyotsana51400) June 28, 2026
