Ireland stuns T20 worldstuns T20 world champions India for historic first victory

Ireland defeated reigning T20 World Cup champions India by 34 runs in Belfast on Friday, securing their first-ever victory against India in international cricket.

This historic upset marks a major shift in the two-match series as India, the two-time world champions, slumped to an unexpected loss despite a strong start.

The result matters because it ends India's dominant reign as T20 champions and sets up a critical second match for both teams.