Ireland achieved a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep over India, winning the second match by one run. Jai Moondra's opening spell and disciplined death bowling sealed the victory, marking Ireland's first bilateral series win over India.
Ireland's India-origin pacer Jai Moondra praises teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging age not to hinder his international aspirations, as Sooryavanshi's name surfaces for potential selection following India's T20I loss to Ireland.
Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the first T20I, with Jai Moondra, a 29-year-old left-arm pacer from Rajasthan, making a notable international debut with 2/25, including the wicket of Sanju Samson.
Despite strong fan support and cheers at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not make his India debut against Ireland. Captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed the decision, while Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory.
Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory over India in a T20 match at Stormont, Belfast. Despite India's strong reputation and Ireland missing key players, the hosts delivered a remarkable bowling performance. India-born pacer Jai Moondra impressed on his debut for Ireland.
Ireland achieved a landmark 34-run win over T20 champions India at Stormont. Debutants Matt Hollard and Jai Moondra starred as Ireland defended 182, bowling India out for 148. This marks India's first loss since their World Cup win in March.
India-born Jai Moondra became the second Ireland player to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career, dismissing Sanju Samson against India in Belfast. The 29-year-old pacer moved to Ireland in 2021 and worked his way into the domestic system.
India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra debuted for Ireland in a T20I against India in Belfast, having moved to Ireland in 2021 to pursue a Master's degree and subsequently joining Leinster Cricket Club.
