India, June 27 -- India's first match since becoming three-time T20 World Cup champions ended in a shock defeat to Ireland, as the hosts produced a disciplined all-round performance to pull off one of their biggest wins in the format. The result underlined Ireland's growing credentials in T20 cricket and offered another reminder of the progress they have made against the game's established nations. Captain Lorcan Tucker led from the front with a composed half-century, anchoring the innings as Ireland posted a competitive 182/9 from their 20 overs.

Chasing a challenging target, India's star-studded batting line-up never found any rhythm and struggled to build meaningful partnerships. Ireland's bowlers maintained relentless pressure throug...