Ireland created history by whitewashing India in their two-match T20I series.
Having laid the foundation with a victory in the opening fixture, the hosts sealed the series 2–0 in Belfast following a thrilling 1-run win over India in the second and final T20I.
This marks Ireland's first-ever T20I series triumph against India.
After winning the toss, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first. Batting first, the hosts posted 154 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Harry Tector top-scored for Ireland with a resilient 53 off 47 balls, smashing five boundaries and a six.
Ben Calitz chipped in with a brisk 37 off 23 balls, while George Dockrell added a crucial 19 off 14 deliveries.
Prince Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowling attack, claiming three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Dube picked up two wickets apiece.
Chasing a target of 155, India suffered a disastrous start. Although rain briefly interrupted play, there was no reduction in overs.
India lost both their openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, for golden ducks off the very first two balls of the innings. Both were dismissed by India-born Irish citizen Jai Mundra.
India's chase crumbled further under pressure as Ishan Kishan (12), captain Shreyas Iyer (10), and Axar Patel (14) returned to the pavilion in quick succession.
Tilak Varma fought a lonely battle, anchoring one end, but failed to find adequate support against a disciplined Irish bowling attack.
India's hopes effectively vanished when Tilak Varma was dismissed for 55 off 46 balls.
Failing to track down the target, India suffered a dramatic 1-run defeat as their 20 overs expired, allowing Ireland to write a historic new chapter in world cricket.
