Ireland completed a historic 2-0 Twenty20 International series victory over India after securing a one-run win in the second match at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday.
Tector's 53 takes Ireland to 154 for eight
Harry Tector led the home side with 53 from 47 balls as Ireland posted 154 for eight from their 20 overs. Ben Calitz contributed 37, while George Dockrell added 19 late in the innings.
A 1-run win that secured us the T20I series! 🏆
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India 153 for 9 after Samson, Sharma golden ducks
India's reply began disastrously as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma fell for golden ducks. Tilak Varma struck 55 from 46 deliveries to keep the chase alive, while Harshit Rana made a late 21 from 10 balls, but India finished on 153 for nine.
Jai Moondra, Matt Hollard bag three wickets apiece
Jai Moondra claimed three wickets at the start of the innings, while Matt Hollard also took three. Ireland held their nerve in the closing overs to seal victory by a single run and complete their first T20I series sweep over India.
The result gave Ireland a 2-0 triumph in the two-match series and one of the finest victories in the country's T20I history.
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