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1st T20i: Humphreys, Hollard star as Ireland seal historic 34-run win against India

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Ireland Stun India by 34 Runs, Hand Shreyas Iyer First Defeat as T20I Captain

By IANS News June 27, 2026 • 10:19 AM View: 147

Reigning T20 World Cup-winner India, playing under a new captain and new-look team, suffered an embarrassing 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. This is India's first-ever defeat to Ireland after surging to eight consecutive wins in the shortest format.

Shreyas Iyer made a disappointing start to his captaincy as Matthew Hollard and Matthew Humphreys claimed three wickets apiece in a disciplined bowling display to help Ireland bowl India out for 148 in 18.5 overs, sealing a historic victory.