Ireland secured a narrow victory over India in the T20 international series finale held in Belfast, clinching the win by just one run. After a cautious start, Ireland posted a total of 154 for 8, bolstered by a crucial half-century from Harry Tector, who scored 53 runs.

India’s innings began with a significant setback as Jai Moondra struck immediately, removing Sanju Samson lbw on the very first ball. Moondra maintained his impact by dismissing Abhishek Sharma in the same over, putting early pressure on the visitors. Despite weather interruptions leading to a rain delay, India rallied to mount a competitive chase but ultimately fell short, finishing at 153 for 9.

The closely contested match marked a notable achievement for Ireland against the reigning 2026 World Cup champions. The result reflects Ireland’s growing competitiveness in international T20 cricket and adds a significant victory to their record. India's effort to overcome a difficult start demonstrated their resilience, but they were unable to surpass the modest target set by the hosts.