Reigning T20I world champions, India, suffered a defeat against Ireland in the first of the two-match T20I series in Belfast on Friday.
It was the first time India took the field in a T20I game since winning the World Cup on home soil in March after beating New Zealand in the final.
After captain Lorcan Tucker helped Ireland to a challenging total of 182/9, India’s star-studded batting line-up crumbled for 148 in 18.5 overs. The 34-run victory was Ireland’s first win over India in any format.
Shreyas Iyer, who has now been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20I side in place of Suryakumar Yadav, will hope that the Men in Blue bounce back in style and level the series.
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India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Toss result & Live updates
After 15 overs, Ireland are 114/5
Dubey has struck twice with his dium pace as he has got the wickets of Calitz and Delany. The former was looking dangerous as he raced to 37 from 23 balls.
After 11 overs, Ireland are 80/3
Ireland have steadied their innings, and in the 11th over, they took 22 runs from Hedge. Tector is playing a fine iinings and his contribution will be key.
After seven overs, Ireland are 48/2
India have removed both the Irish openers, Tector and Adair, cheaply. While Rana got Tector, Arshdeep bagged the scalp of Adair. It is advantage to India after the powerplay.
Toss: India have won the toss and have opted to field
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India vs Ireland 2nd T20I 2026: Playing XI
India playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
Ireland playing XI: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w/c), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matthew Hollard
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Win percentage
| Team | Win probability |
| IND | 85% |
| IRE | 15% |
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win this match as per Dafa.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| IND | 7.40 |
| IRE | 1.08 |
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