‘Will cherish it for rest of my life’: Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra on cloud nine after stunning India on Ireland debut

The 29-year-old left-arm medium pacer was understandably proud of his achievement. "It was a big stage for me, for my family and my team members, they were all rooting for me, so all I can do is keep calm and keep doing what I have been doing because it's kept me levelling up," said Moondra after the match.

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"I was feeling excitement at the same time. Testing myself against India and getting a first-ball wicket, I was trying not to be overwhelmed because we still had nine wickets to go.

"It is a dream come true to get on to an international platform and play against India. It's something special, a class feeling," he added.

"Cricket Ireland gave me the opportunity. I'm really fortunate for that. It's nothing more than doing the duty. I'm just doing what I have been doing. It is still sinking in, but it is a small step in a big ladder, and hopefully there's more to come," he said.

Chasing 183 to win, the world champions, if truth be told, were never really in the chase and were bowled out for 148 in the 19th over. Except for Abhishek Sharma, who scored 50 off 20 balls, the Indian batsmen struggled in the alien conditions of Stormont, Belfast. Moondra played a massive part in it. He said he will cherish his debut for the rest of his life.

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