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.
Shivam Dube achieved a rare feat on his birthday, taking a T20I wicket on his first delivery against Ireland in Belfast. He joins Yuvraj Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav in this exclusive club.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Shivam Dube, eliminating Chennai Super Kings from the IPL 2026 playoffs. Gill's effort sealed a dominant win for GT and a top-two finish.
A viral video of a Sunrisers Hyderabad fan performing a lemon ritual during an IPL match coincided with Shivam Dube's dismissal, sparking 'black magic' accusations. An unverified letter claiming CSK complained to the IPL has also circulated. Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi alleged similar past incidents involving team owners.
A Sunrisers Hyderabad fan's alleged 'black magic' ritual involving a lemon coincided with Shivam Dube's dismissal, sparking debate online. SRH secured a 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, with captain Ishan Kishan praising his young bowlers' execution despite feeling his team was short on runs. SRH next faces Delhi Capitals.
