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Ireland stun world champions India in T20 opener
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- Published18 minutes ago Ireland caused a massive shock as they claimed a first senior international win over world champions India in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.
- More than 4,000 spectators flocked to Stormont hoping to see India hand a record-breaking debut to batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- However, after India decided to hold the 15-year-old in reserve and opted to bowl first, new Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker led Ireland's batting charge, with his half-century helping the hosts post 182-9.
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Published18 minutes ago Ireland caused a massive shock as they claimed a first senior international win over world champions India in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.
With key bowlers missing through injury, debutants Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard starred as the hosts claimed a 34-run to snap their winless streak against India in the shorter format at the ninth time of asking and 12 in all formats.
More than 4,000 spectators flocked to Stormont hoping to see India hand a record-breaking debut to batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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