History made! 🇮🇪 Ireland claim their first-ever T20I series win

BELFAST —History made!  Ireland claim their first-ever T20I series win over the reigning World Champions, India.

Ireland secured a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep against world champions India at the Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast. This landmark victory on 28 June 2026 marks the first time the Irish men's national cricket team has ever defeated India in a bilateral series in any format.

This landmark victory marks the first time the Irish men's national cricket team has ever defeated India in a bilateral series in any format.

2nd T20I Scorecard Summary

• Ireland: 154/8 (20 overs)
  • Harry Tector: 53 (41)
  • Ben Calitz: 37 (28)
  • Ravi Bishnoi: 3-24
• India: 153/9 (20 overs)
  • Abhishek Sharma: 44 (29)
  • Sanju Samson: 31 (22)
  • Matt Hollard: 3-26

Result: Ireland won by 1 run to claim the series 2-0.

Match Report

Led by captain Lorcan Tucker, Ireland defended a modest total of 154 in the second match. The team held their nerve in a thrilling final over to restrict India by exactly one run.

Crucial fast-bowling spells from youngsters Matt Hollard and India-born Jai Moondra powered Ireland's bowling attack through both games.

While Cricket Ireland has previously claimed T20I series wins over full ICC members like Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, sweeping the world's top-ranked T20I side is being hailed as their greatest-ever feat in the shortest format.

What a moment for Irish cricket! 

The new faces stepped up brilliantly and showed they belong at this level. A special mention to Jai and Matt for outstanding performances—they led from the front and proved that hunger, belief, and fearless cricket can achieve something special. A memorable series and a proud day for Ireland!