Ireland stunned India by 1 run in the 2nd T20I at Stormont, Belfast on June 28, 2026, completing a historic 2-0 whitewash.
This victory snapped India's
16-series unbeaten streak in T20Is and marked Ireland's first-ever T20I series win over a full-member nation, especially the reigning world champions.
Ireland posted 154/8 after opting to bat. Harry Tector top-scored with a gritty 53 off 47 balls, while Ben Calitz added a quick 37. Debutant Prince Yadav starred with the ball for India, claiming 3/22 (including Lorcan Tucker), supported by Shivam Dube's 2/25 and Arshdeep Singh's 2/35. Ireland lost early wickets but recovered through sensible middle-order batting.
India's chase started disastrously. Debutant pacer Jai Moondra (3/32) dismissed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for golden ducks in the first over, then removed captain Shreyas Iyer. Ishan Kishan fell to a direct hit run-out. Tilak Varma anchored with a fighting fifty, forming useful stands with Axar Patel and others, but India slipped to 89/5 at one stage.
Harshit Rana provided late fireworks with a quick 21 off 10, reducing the equation to 8 off 2 balls. However, he holed out to a full toss off Harry Tector in the final over. Prince Yadav smashed a six off the last ball, but it was too late-India finished at 153/9. Moondra was Player of the Match and Series for his impactful bowling.
Ireland's disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and composure under pressure proved decisive on a tricky surface. Without several key players, they outplayed India in all departments across the series. This result will be remembered as one of Irish cricket's greatest achievements.
Fans React after India lose T20I Series
The fans have vented their frustration and anger after India's defeat to Ireland. The Shreyas Iyer-led team has dipped into a new low, and they need a swift revival in the upcoming England series.
"On friday history was made as shreyas iyer became the first indian captain to lose a match against Ireland in t20. On sunday shreyas iyer rewrote history by becoming first indian captain to lose a series against Ireland. We are witnessing peak shreays iyer era," a fan wrote.
Shreyas Iyer said "Ireland just outplayed us". pic.twitter.com/Bgab4bmSMl
- Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 28, 2026
A fan has stated that this defeat results from the arrogance of the Indian team management, including coach and selectors.
लो जी विश्व विजेता आज है Ireland से सीरिज हार गया, वो भी Shreyas Iyer की कप्तानी में
- Jyotsna Yadav (Jyoti) (@jyotsana51400) June 28, 2026
ये हार भारत की हार नहीं है बल्कि उस घमंड की हार है जो टीम इंडिया को पर्सनल टीम बनाना चाहते थे।
शायद पहली बार देश इस हार से खुश है।
Gautham Gambhir और Ajeet Agarkar की साजिश नाकाम हुई, जिस… pic.twitter.com/6VcoPgS9Ws
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A fan thinks the Indian team will have to buckle up and put up a stronger performance against England.
Ireland humbling India and Shreyas Iyer might be the reality check that the Men in Blue needed to come out stronger vs England in the upcoming T20Is. #INDvsENG
- Cricjockey (@cricjockey0) June 28, 2026
🚨 Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar forced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire from Test cricket, and the result was South Africa whitewashed India at home.
They sacked Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy after he won the Champions Trophy, and then India lost the ODI series… pic.twitter.com/LtMvfhPjF3- TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) June 28, 2026
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been under the pump of fans after yet another dismal defeat, that too in the T20Is.
Gautam Gambhir doesn’t want anyone to be bigger than him….Till the time BCCI will realise it will be too late…Since everywhere on the posters and Broadcasters were eying on Vaibhav that is the only reason he didn’t get a chance in playing XI
- Piyush Pareek (@KitsPareek) June 28, 2026
BCCI budget is 6700 crore Rupees.
Ireland cricket board budget is 145 crore Rupees.
Yet India lost a series against minnows team Ireland.
Imagine how thousands of crores are being used by ex BJP MP Indian team coach Gautam Gambhir. pic.twitter.com/mNcQ4IrPjB- Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) June 28, 2026
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