India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions
Summary
Ireland's cricket team beat India for the first time in a T20 international match, winning by 34 runs. India-born bowler Jai Moondra made a strong debut for Ireland, taking two wickets, including one with his very first ball.Key Facts
- Over 4,000 fans watched the match at Stormont in Belfast.
- India’s young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expected to debut, did not play.
- Ireland won by 34 runs despite missing six players due to injuries.
- Jai Moondra, born in India, took 2 wickets for 26 runs on his first international game.
- Moondra moved to Ireland in 2021, plays for Leinster Cricket Club and Leinster Lightning.
- Matthew Hollard, another Ireland debutant, took 3 wickets and won player of the match.
- Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker scored 50 runs in his first match as full-time captain.
- The result is seen as a big success for Ireland against one of the world’s top cricket teams.
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