Belfast (Sports Desk): Ireland national cricket team delivered a strong performance to defeat India national cricket team by 34 runs in the first T20 International, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
Batting first, Ireland posted a total of 182/9 in 20 overs, setting India a target of 183 runs.
In response, the Indian team was bowled out for 148 runs before completing their allotted overs, resulting in a comprehensive victory for the hosts.
For India, Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 50 runs, while Shivam Dube contributed 25 runs. Tilak Varma made 19 runs and Axar Patel added 15 runs, but no batter could anchor the chase.
Ireland’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, consistently applying pressure on the Indian batting lineup and taking wickets at regular intervals to secure a memorable win.