Ireland Defeats Reigning T20 World Champions India by 34 Runs in First Match

Belfast. Reigning T20 World Champions India have been defeated by Ireland, who are ranked 12th in the world. Ireland beat India by 34 runs in the first match of the two-game series held in Belfast on Friday.

This is the first match the Indian team has played in this format since winning the T20 World Cup last March. This is also India's first ever defeat against Ireland in the history of cricket.