Belfast: Ireland scripted history by registering their first-ever win over India, handing the visitors a 34-run defeat in the first T20I here on Friday.This is Ireland's first victory over India in any format.Skipper Lorcan Tucker led the way with 36-ball 50 (5x4s, 2x6s) while Gareth Delany pitched in with a 32-ball 49 studded with three sixes and as many fours to post 182 for 9 after being invited to bat.Ireland bowlers then struck at regular intervals as Indian batters put on a reckless display to be all out for 148.Earlier, pacer Harshit Rana (3/24) was the most successful bowler for India while Arshdeep Singh (2/28) and Axar Patel (2/33) picked two wickets apiece.Brief Scores:Ireland: 182 for 9 in 20 overs (Lorcan Tucker 50; Gareth Delany; Harshit Rana 3/24)India: 148 all out in 18.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 49, Shivam Dube 25; Matt Hollard 3/28).
Ireland script history with maiden win over India
Ireland etched their name in history by securing their maiden victory against India in any format, triumphing by 34 runs in the first T20I. Lorcan Tucker's half-century and Gareth Delany's brisk 49 propelled Ireland to 182. India's chase faltered under a disciplined bowling effort, succumbing to 148 all out, despite Abhishek Sharma's 49.
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