India vs Ireland Live Score, 2nd T20: IND needs 20 runs from six balls

Jun 28, 2026 10:20 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 147/9 (19.5 overs) vs IRE

Well, we are getting deeper and deeper in this game. Tector just has not been able to put the ball where he has to. India has gotten lucky here big time, and if they manage to win, that will be a heist to remember. This is Ireland's game to lose, and they are giving a good go at it properly. As we update, Rana falls.

Jun 28, 2026 10:08 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 122/8 (18.2 overs) vs IRE

India has lost two more wickets here. Tilak Varma managed to get his half-century but could not take home, and in the same over, Shedge too fell. So it looks like India is going to lose a bilateral T20I series after three years. What a performance it has been from them. Quite a humbling for the Indian team this.

Jun 28, 2026 10:00 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 111/6 (17 overs) vs IRE

Humprhreys has picked up the wicket of Shivam Dube, which is a massive blow. It was a short delivery dug into the surface, which Southpaw swatted away over square-leg and ended up giving a catch to the fielder there. Shedge is the new batter who has walked in on his debut. He has hitting capabilities, but can he do it now is the question.

Jun 28, 2026 09:50 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 105/5 (15.1 overs) vs IRE

There has been a definite urgency in the way India is going about their innings here. Shivam Dube is targeting the bowlers, and India is looking to get a boundary pre-dominantley of the first delivery. It is getting quite tight here in the middle. It might just come down to Indian batters knowing how to deal with situations like this that take them over.

Jun 28, 2026 09:40 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 91/5 (13.3 overs) vs IRE

Axar Patel has fallen here. He tried to guide the ball towards the third man but got beaten by the pace of the delivery, which ended up giving a catch to the keeper. It was a stunning catch from Tucker. Shivam Dube has walked into the middle. Well, it might be go time for India. There is not enough time to build pressure and pull back things. They have to start attacking right away.

Jun 28, 2026 09:29 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 73/4 (11.2 overs) vs IRE

This has been an exceptionally tidy start from Ireland. Two overs have gone by, and India has not been able to get a boundary. They need to start getting a move on at some point. The Indians cannot keep playing it safe through and through; at least one of these two has to go after the bowling. One would expect Axar to play that countering role.

Jun 28, 2026 09:20 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 63/4 (9.3 overs) vs IRE

Tector, the off-spinner, started against the two Indian left-handers. It is going to be interesting to see how the pitch will behave after the rain we have had. Usually, the rain means it sometimes acts like dew and makes it better for batting. But the sun is also beating down, it is a very fickle weather and fickle conditions to play cricket, something which Indians would not have been used to.

Jun 28, 2026 09:13 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Welcome back!

We are back. India needs 101 runs to win this game from 12 overs, which is pretty doable in the modern scoring rate, but it is about building those partnerships and taking this game and strike when needed. Tilak and Axar will resume for India.

Jun 28, 2026 09:04 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Good news

We have some good news, folks, play will resume at 9:15 here in Belfast.

Jun 28, 2026 08:55 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement mid-game at Trent Bridge

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the England team announced on Sunday. The shock announcement was made mid-way through the fourth day 4 of the ongoing Test at Trent Bridge.

According to a report by BBC, Stokes was actually in the middle of a bowling spell when a statement on his behalf was released. And right after the announcement, with his first delivery, Stokes picked up the wicket of Zak Foulkes (caught at second slip by vice captain Harry Brook, who could replace Stokes at the helm). (Read more)

Jun 28, 2026 08:42 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Rain stops play

Well, we have a slight issue here, rain has stopped play in Belfast yet again. India is in a bit of a pickle, and given the momentum Ireland has gained in this game, it will be a welcome break for India. Let's hope it is a short break; we will plug in our lovely pieces to stay with us to get all the updates.

Jun 28, 2026 08:39 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Sooryavanshi warms bench as both India openers bag golden ducks for first time in T20Is

While teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to warm the bench, waiting eagerly for his much-anticipated international debut at 15, Indian openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma found themselves in an unwanted record on Sunday. Both fell for golden ducks in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast.

It was the first instance of both Indian openers being dismissed for a golden duck in a T20I. Samson was trapped LBW off the very first ball of the innings by left-arm pacer Jai Moondra, becoming the first Indian to be dismissed more than once on the opening delivery of a T20I innings. Moondra swung one into the right-hander and pinned him in front. (Read more)

Jun 28, 2026 08:34 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 48/4 (7 overs) vs IRE

Tilak Varma and Axar Patel have put out a fair number of fires for their respective franchises and for the country on occasion. With all due respect, they would not have thought of a situation like this coming into the series, but they have to bat it sensibly. The rate is not concerning; it is about taking a bit of time to reflect and build a partnership.

Jun 28, 2026 08:25 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 39/4 (5 overs) vs IRE

Ishan Kishan has fallen here. Tilak Varma tapped a ball which went to the point fielder, and Ishan Kishan took a few steps in while Tilak Varma called straight away a no. Adair threw the ball, and it hit the stumps while Kishan was out of the crease. India has lost four wickets here and is under threat of losing this game. Axar Patel has walked into the middle.

Jun 28, 2026 08:14 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 21/3 (3 overs) vs IRE

Moondra has got another one here, and it is Shreyas Iyer. He tried to drive the ball on up and got the inside edge onto the stumps. He looked stunned, did Iyer for a moment. This is a cracking spell from Moonda. He has already picked up three wickets. India is in deep trouble here. Ireland has a golden opportunity to win the series against India.

Jun 28, 2026 08:05 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IND 2/2 (1.1 overs) vs IRE

Well, Ireland has picked up a couple of wickets in the first over, and it is Jai Moondra who did the damage. First, it was Sanju Samson who got the delivery which went back into him, and he missed it and was given out LBW, though he was sent upstairs. There were three reds, and then Abhishek Sharma tried to take Moondra and was caught at third man.

Jun 28, 2026 07:57 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: What did Harry Tector say during innings break

[On reaching the milestone of 100 T20I appearances for Ireland] Yeah, something I probably didn’t set out to achieve, but certainly a nice milestone to pick up along the way. [On his innings of 53 from 47 balls and how he constructed it] It was a bit of a scratchy one, but happy to get a score on the board to sort of support the guys at the other end who were striking it a bit better. Look, it’s a little bit slower than the other day, the lads reckon, so hopefully a couple of early wickets and you never know. [On the discussions during his partnership with Calitz and the target they had in mind] Yeah, we sort of had a target of about 160. We thought that was around par and anything over that was a bonus. Obviously, didn’t come home as strong as we’d like. That rain break maybe sapped a bit of momentum. But yeah, look, we’re there, thereabouts, but we will need to bowl well. [On what Ireland’s bowlers need to do after adapting well to the conditions in the previous match] I think I wouldn’t go far away from the plan that worked the other day. The Indian bowlers showed that if you hit those hard lengths, it can be hard to score. It’s a bit two-paced, so use the wind to our advantage and hopefully take a few early wickets. [On how he has changed since making his T20I debut against Scotland in 2019] Maybe a bit bigger, but not much, to be fair. But a bit more mature, but still loving being a cricketer and very lucky to be an Irish cricketer.

Jun 28, 2026 07:47 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 154/8 vs IND in Belfast

Well that is a cracking final over from Prince Yadav who picked up three wickets on his debut. Shivam Dube and Arshdeep have been quite good today. Ireland, on the other hand, apart from Harry Tector, none of the other batters could get going like the other day. Indians should be able to get these runs without much fuss if they bat to their potential. Do stay with us, we will be right back after the break.

Jun 28, 2026 07:37 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 145/6 (18.5 overs) vs IND

Well, it was a brief delay, the game has resumed here quite quickly, and Arshdeep Singh has picked up the wicket of Dockrell. The Indians continue to chip away at the wickets. Dockrell tried to play a shot through the off-side but was caught on the deep-point. If the Indian batters bat to their potential, this is a pretty doable chase here in Belfast.

Jun 28, 2026 07:25 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Rain stops play as Ireland are at 132/5

This is still a good effort from Ireland, but compared to the other day, this score should be chasable from the Indian perspective. Unless they combust like they did the other day. Well, well, we have an issue here. There is rain as we update. It has gone dark pretty quickly let us hope we will resume soon.

Jun 28, 2026 07:17 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 116/5 (15.3 overs) vs IND

Well, there it is, the over India needed Shivam Dube came in and picked up both Calitz and Dockrell. Calitz tried to play a lofted shot and was caught in the deep, but the second wicket was a peach of a delivery as the ball pitched and nipped back into the batter, and Dockrell hit the top of the off-stump. India are back in this game, but can they restrict Ireland to under 150 runs?

Jun 28, 2026 07:07 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 103/3 (13.4 overs) vs IND

Well, India is losing the plot here again at Belfast. Both Calitz and Harry Tector have been able to rebuild and are now going after the bowling. There seems to be something about the Indian bowling which has not been able to sustain the pressure for the second game in a row through the middle overs. Does it have to do with the lack of a wrist spinner? Only time will tell.

Jun 28, 2026 06:57 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 87/3 (11.5 overs) vs IND

Suryansh Shedge has come into the bowl here and has bowled a couple of overs. He is a military medium bowler similar to Nitish Kumar Reddy. He has been bowling quite actively in the A series for India. At times, he has come quite early with the ball into the attack, but there were hardly any moments where he displayed that he has the ability to swing the ball; having said that, conditions were quite different there.

Jun 28, 2026 06:46 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 58/3 (10 overs) vs IND

Tector tried to pull the ball, which was not there to pull and got the edge, which was taken by Ishan. Tector played very well in the previous game for his half-century, but today things did not go to plan for him. It will be interesting to see how Ireland will manage their innings from here in the absence of Tector. This passage will show what the learning India has taken from their previous loss.

Jun 28, 2026 06:37 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 48/3 (7.3 overs) vs IND

It has been one of the prominent features of Shreyas Iyer's captaincy that he has been using his spinners. At the Punjab Kings, he has tended to bring Yuzvendra Chahal very late in the game, which has resulted in him not completing his quota on most days, and even at India, he has taken a similar route in the first game. As we update, Prince Yadav has picked up Lorcan Tucker.

Jun 28, 2026 06:27 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 42/2 (5.2 overs) vs IND

Lorcan Tucker has come into the middle. He has played a lovely hand in the previous game, scoring a very good half-century to help Ireland out of trouble. If he can replicate that knock here, Ireland will again get themselves into a good position. As far as the Indians are concerned, the ball has now been thrown to debutant Prince Yadav for the first time.

Jun 28, 2026 06:17 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 26/2 (3.1 overs) vs IND

Two wickets have fallen since our last update. First, it was Harshit Rana who picked up Tector with a short delivery, and then it was Arshdeep Singh who got Adair with a similar length. After an 18-run over at the start of the innings. Indians are bowling quite superbly here. However, it is not about bowling a few good overs at the start, it is about sustaining that pressure as the Irish batters don't mind counter-attacking.

Jun 28, 2026 06:06 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: IRE 18/0 (1.2 overs) vs IND

18 runs have come out of that over. This is a bit of a reality check of sorts for India. It did seem like India would breeze past the Irish, but the resistance they have been showing or the fighting spirit, has been quite superb. Also, the thing to note is Arshdeep Singh's form, which continues to dip. It started during the New Zealand series and continues to go down.

Jun 28, 2026 05:59 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live: Let's go!

Well, there is a bit of cloud covering, like it was there the other day. The ball for the Indian seamers might move early on, but they will have to keep the pressure going if they are to get a good start with the ball. It is going to be another fascinating day of cricket at Belfast do stay with us to get all the live updates.

Jun 28, 2026 05:57 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Tilak Varma say?

[On being appointed vice-captain and the added responsibility] It feels really good. At the same time, it’s a responsibility. As I’ve already captained in the age-group categories and recently led an India A side, whatever inputs I have, I’m sharing them on the field. Even in the last match, I shared whatever little I could as vice-captain. But unfortunately, the result didn’t go our way. Hopefully, we’ve got another match now, and we’re looking to win it and level the series. [On the discussions within the team after the disappointing performance in the previous match] We haven’t spoken too much about it because it’s just one match. At the same time, we’ve gone back to our basics. We’re following our basics and continuing to play the fearless T20 cricket that we’ve been playing for so many years. One match doesn’t define this team. So whatever confidence you have - whether it’s about hitting the very first ball or going for a wicket with your very first ball - you can back yourself and play fearless cricket. (Translated from Hindi)

Jun 28, 2026 05:49 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Lorcan Tucker say at toss

We are happy batting first. We want to get a good read on the pitch. [On hoping the conditions play similarly after winning the previous match] Hopefully it plays pretty similar today. [On addressing the team’s struggles in the powerplay after being 36 for 3 in the first game] I think it might just be about getting a good read on the pitch as quickly as possible, assessing what their bowlers are trying to do. We know they tried to hammer their hard lengths pretty early, and they had good success doing it the other day. But I think it’s come back, adapt, learn from the other day, and hopefully have a slightly better go and get in the powerplay. [On what pleased him most about Ireland’s performance in the opening T20I] I think the way we put it together in the second innings, the way we shut them down. There was very long periods without boundaries, I think we were able to really dig in, put them under pressure, and the fact we were able to close out the game when they had some big hitters towards the end was exceptional. [On Matthew Humphreys’ fitness after being struck on his bowling hand in the previous match and the team selection] No, same team today. Matthew, he’s fine. He’s a tough lad, so we know he’s willing to get out here and play again. [On Harry Tector playing his 100th T20I for Ireland] We know Harry’s a spectacular player. I think 100 caps is a testament to all the work he’s done and the player he is, so we know he will come good today.

Jun 28, 2026 05:44 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Shreyas Iyer at toss

We’re going to bowl first considering the weather condition. It can pour any time, so we want to maximize the advantage of it. [On what he wants his side to do differently after Friday’s defeat while chasing] I think the trend is it’s just important to adapt to the conditions as quickly as possible. And they were pretty smart in terms of making bowling changes and also scoring off the back foot and front foot, clearing right in the front. So it’s important that we play smart cricket rather than having a set pattern and see to it that we back our instincts as well at the same time. [On the challenge of returning from the IPL to international cricket and adapting to different conditions] Yes, it was a bit different, but coming back to the international, it was my first game after a very long time. And, you know, we’ve got many experienced players in the team who have played a considerable amount of matches. So it was just a day off for us and looking forward to have a good one today. [On the changes to the playing XI] Yeah, we’ve got two changes. Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav come in. Both are making the debut. So these are the two changes we’ve made. [On debutant Shedge] He’s a powerful, destructive batter. Yes, he’s a sensational youngster who has been scoring runs in the domestic cricket and also in the IPL. He’s got tremendous amount of experience in the youth cricket. So definitely he’s performed in the A tours. So he’s getting, he’s reaping the benefits. [On what fans can expect from debutant Prince] Definitely it’s his first game, so I don’t want to put him under that much pressure. It’s important that he comes out here and experiences and gain the experience out of what is there to offer. And he must have seen the match, how we played in the previous game. So definitely he’s smart enough to adapt to it.

Jun 28, 2026 05:41 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: IRE playing XI

Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w/c), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matthew Hollard

Jun 28, 2026 05:39 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: Line up

Jun 28, 2026 05:36 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: Toss

Shreyas Iyer wins toss and opts to bowl first vs IRE in Belfast

Jun 28, 2026 05:26 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: Hollard after spell against India

“In all honesty, I never expected this. I always knew I had it, but to have a debut against India, it’s honestly a dream come true. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. My family, they’ve flown out from Johannesburg to come and visit me. It’s actually just… it’s still a bit of a dream right now, in all honesty,” Hollard said.

Jun 28, 2026 05:19 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Shreyas Iyer say after loss in 1st T20I

"They were getting help up front at the start, and Shivam, he has bowled crucial overs in the past. So I always back him, and I’ve played with him in the domestic circuit as well. I know his strengths and weaknesses. And Harshit Rana, he bowled phenomenal. Coming out of an injury to perform at this level and showcase this sort of talent, it’s simply brilliant," Iyer said.

Jun 28, 2026 05:10 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Shreyas Iyer say after loss in 1st T20I

"I think initially, the bowlers were bowling well. They got lateral movement, and they got a couple of wickets as well. So we got a tremendous start, but in between, we lost execution. We made them hit straight down the ground, where we know that the dimensions are pretty small. But then, yeah, the bowlers, when we had to shut down the overs, they were brilliant as well. So I thought 140 would have been an amazing score considering the start that we got to chase. But nonetheless, it’s a great experience over here. We got to play in these conditions, got a fair idea about the wicket, and yeah, great start as a captain," he said before adding. "Yes, definitely. We’re going to forget what’s happened."

Jun 28, 2026 05:01 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Shreyas Iyer say after loss in 1st T20I

"I think you can’t take anything for granted. You can’t just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you’re in that moment. Like I mentioned earlier, you’ve got to stay in the present and see to it that if you’ve got that opportunity to squeeze the opponent, we’ve got to do that. And yeah, never take any moment or situation lightly," Iyer, who took over from Suryakumar Yadav said.

Jun 28, 2026 05:00 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: Shreyas Iyer after loss in 1st T20I

"I think you can’t take anything for granted. You can’t just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you’re in that moment. Like I mentioned earlier, you’ve got to stay in the present and see to it that if you’ve got that opportunity to squeeze the opponent, we’ve got to do that. And yeah, never take any moment or situation lightly," Iyer, who took over from Suryakumar Yadav said.

Jun 28, 2026 04:53 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sangakkara say on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

“I first saw Vaibhav when I came in for a two-week period to Guwahati. And I went to the side, there was this tiny, horrible little side net in terms of facing up to the likes of Archer and Sandeep Sharma and all the fast bowlers with new balls, and no one really wanted to bat there. And I saw this, Vaibhav walking (and telling him), 'I'll bat.' New balls on, and I could just hear the sound of his bat, like a gunshot every single time. And I think he just put Archer to the sword; he put Sandeep Sharma to the sword. So much so that at one time, I think Archer stopped and laughed. Because he was bowling quickly, and this 14-year-old kid was just treating him with absolute disdain,” Sangakkara added.

Jun 28, 2026 04:42 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sangakkara say on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

“This year, we were playing the Lucknow Super Giants. We had to chase 220 (221) to win the game and stay in the competition. We fielded first. Vaibhav is walking out, he winks at me and says, 'Coach, don't worry. It's done.' He walks into the dressing room and tells Donovan Ferreira and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 'Listen, the two of you. I am going to hit 13 sixes now. And once I do that, you just do the rest.' He hit 10. And when he was on five sixes, Donovan and Pretorius thought, 'What is he talking about?' Then they suddenly sat down and said, 'We better start counting this down because this kid is actually going to do it.' So, that is the level of confidence he has,” Sangakkara told Sky Sports.

Jun 28, 2026 04:32 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sadagoppan Ramesh say

"India played shockingly poor cricket. They've been dropping catches from the T20 World Cup to the IPL to yesterday. They seem to always drop high catches. In the IPL, you can just bat or bowl and hide your fielding because of the Impact Player option. But in international cricket, you've to be a good fielder to be in the 11. Many players escaped in the IPL because of the Impact Player rule by just batting."

Jun 28, 2026 04:19 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sadagoppan Ramesh say

"Yes, even an elephant occasionally slips up. But how can it happen against an Ireland? This is a shocker, especially for a team whose last T20 match was the final of a World Cup. After a month of T20 cricket in the World Cup, all the Indian players played another 3 months of IPL. To play 4 months of continuous T20 cricket and then lose to Ireland is unexplainable," said Ramesh.

Jun 28, 2026 04:10 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sadagoppan Ramesh say

"The Ireland series was not even originally scheduled. It was like a pickle to the main course, which was England. But India embarassingly couldn't handle the spice of the pickle, which is Ireland. Irrespective of what excuses can be cooked up for this, it's a shocking and terrible defeat for Team India. Overconfidence is never healthy and it's because of that, India's story was over last night. India must be confident but not overconfident," he added.

Jun 28, 2026 04:01 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Sadagoppan Ramesh say

"Ireland deserve praise for using the bigger boundaries and testing the Indian batters out with the short delivery. It was clear that India played the match casually. They thought the Ireland series was a picnic tour, which they'll win easily and were serious only about the England series. But Ireland taught India a lesson by saying this is no picnic spot," Ramesh said on his YouTube channel.

Jun 28, 2026 03:49 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Shreyas Iyer say?

"I think you can't take anything for granted. You can't just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you're in that moment."

Jun 28, 2026 03:43 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: What did Lorcan Tucker say?

"It was pretty special. But just credit to the lads. I think we scrapped through that game. We had some tough periods in it, but we stayed in it. And we were diligent, and we worked hard. And we were lucky to get the reward in the end."

Jun 28, 2026 03:29 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: India predicted XI

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna/Prince Yadav

Jun 28, 2026 03:19 PM IST

India vs Ireland Live Score: Ireland predicted XI

Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moodra, Matthew Hollard

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