"We showed the world it wasn't a one-off": Skipper Lorcan Tucker after Ireland's historic series win over India
Belfast, June 29
Ireland skipper Lorcan Tucker expressed disbelief and pride after his side's historic series win over India, saying the team proved their opening victory was no fluke by backing it up with another strong performance.
Tucker said Ireland's growing belief and ability to read conditions helped them close out the game, adding that playing simple, effective cricket was the key to their success.
Ireland, powered by brilliant three-wicket hauls by Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard, registered a historic one-run win over T20I World Cup champions India at Belfast on Sunday and clinched the two-match series 2-0.
"I can't quite believe it, but absolutely incredible. I think I challenged the lads the other day to show the world that that wasn't a one-off, that we could do it again, and we were able to do it today," Tucker said after the match.
"It felt like we were able to close the game out. I think we showed that good cricket can be simple cricket, and it doesn't always have to be that complicated, especially when you read the conditions well, that you can be effective and you can win games of cricket," he added.
The series triumph marked Ireland's first-ever series victory over India in any format. In the process, they not only defeated the reigning T20 World Cup champions but also ended India's remarkable 16-series winning streak in T20Is.
Chasing 155 in a must-win contest, India fell just short, finishing on 153/9 to lose by one run. Earlier, despite a superb spell from Prince Yadav (3/22), who helped restrict Ireland to 154/8, India's batters could not get the job done.
— ANI
Reader Comments
That one-run loss really stings for India, but what a match! 😅 I think our batting depth was exposed - too much reliance on a few players. Ireland showed how simple, disciplined cricket can win matches. Tucker's comment about "good cricket being simple cricket" is so true. We need to learn from this.
From Belfast, incredible scenes! 🇮🇪 This series win is massive for Irish cricket. It's not just about India losing, it's about a smaller nation showing they belong on the world stage. Prince Yadav bowled well for India, but our lad Jai Moondra was unstoppable. Proud of the lads!
Okay, I'll say it - our top order needs a serious rethink. Chasing 155 should have been routine. Too many dot balls, poor shot selection, and panic in the final overs. Ireland deserved this win, they were smarter and more composed. But honestly, we shouldn't be losing to associate nations, even if they're improving. 😤
This is what makes cricket beautiful - anyone can beat anyone on their day. Ireland's growth as a team is inspiring. Tucker's calm attitude after the win shows real leadership. For India, this series loss might be a blessing in disguise - it's a wake-up call before the next big tournament. Haar ke bhi seekhna chahiye (We should learn even from defeats). 🌟
End of India's 16-series winning streak? That's huge. But I'm more impressed by Ireland's belief. Tucker said they wanted to prove it wasn
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