Ireland Women Celebrate Men's Team Historic Win Over T20 Champions India Amid ICC Women's T20 World Cup (Watch Video)
A video capturing the women's squad erupting into wild cheers has surfaced on Cricket Ireland's social media, highlighting the tight-knit camaraderie within Cricket Ireland's ranks.
The Ireland women's national cricket team paused their ICC Women's T20 World Cup preparations to celebrate a historic milestone for Irish cricket, following the men's senior team's stunning 34-run victory over India. A video capturing the women's squad erupting into wild cheers has surfaced on Cricket Ireland's social media, highlighting the tight-knit camaraderie within Cricket Ireland's ranks. The men's team successfully defended a total of 182 at the Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast, securing their first-ever Twenty20 International (T20I) win against India. Historic Upset: Ireland Stuns India with Dominant 34-Run Victory in First T20I.
Ireland Women Celebrate Men's Team Historic Win Over India
Meanwhile, in Bristol...
Ireland Women gathered around to watch the final over... and witness history! ☘️#BackingGreen | #IREvIND | #FailteSolar | #Evara pic.twitter.com/VE18HHQQNL
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) June 26, 2026
As the final Indian wicket fell, the Ireland women's squad, currently featuring in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, were filmed closely monitoring the final over of the match on a screen. The footage shows the entire squad jumping in unison, hugging, and cheering passionately as the historic upset was completed. The clip has since gone viral across cricket platforms, with fans praising the mutual support shared between the men's and women's national setups. Jai Moondra Becomes Second Ireland Bowler To Pick Wicket on First-International Delivery, Achieves Feat During IND vs IRE 1st T20I 2026.
Prior to the fixture on 26 June 2026, Ireland's men's team had never defeated India in the T20I format, trailing 0–11 in their head-to-head record. Batting first, the hosts posted a competitive 182/9 in their 20 overs, anchored by a solid half-century from Lorcan Tucker (50 off 36 balls) and an explosive late cameo by Gareth Delany, who hit 49 off 32 balls.
In response, the Indian batting lineup collapsed under persistent pressure from the Irish bowling attack. Matthew Hollard led the surge, picking up 3/28 to secure the Player of the Match honors, while Matthew Humphreys and Jai Moondra dismantled the middle order. India were bowled out for 148 in 18.5 overs, sealing a historic 34-run win for Ireland.
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