Overview
- Ireland defeated India by one run in Belfast on Sunday, June 28, to clinch the two‑match T20I series 2-0.
- Debutant Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard took three wickets each as Ireland defended 154 for 8 and repeatedly struck early in India’s chase.
- India’s pursuit collapsed inside the powerplay when Moondra removed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for ducks and Shreyas Iyer also fell early, leaving Tilak Varma’s 55 as a lone resistance.
- Ireland completed the sweep despite missing several first‑choice players and strong home conditions that favoured disciplined seam bowling and tight fielding.
- The result ends India’s 16‑series unbeaten run in T20Is and puts immediate pressure on India’s selectors, captaincy and death‑over plans before the five‑match England series starting days later.