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India Lose to Ireland in Belfast — Champions Stumble on Opening Night
Times of India·Saturday, 27 June 2026
Reigning T20 World Cup champions India lost by 34 runs to Ireland in the first T20I in Belfast. Ireland posted 182/9, with Lorcan Tucker leading the charge, and debutants Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard shared five wickets to bowl India out for 148. Abhishek Sharma hit a quick 50 off 20 balls but it wasn't enough.
Why It Matters
India are the defending T20 World Cup champions, so losing to Ireland — a team ranked far below them — is a genuine shock. Every Indian cricket fan will be watching how the team responds.
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