By Admin 
The Indian cricket team lost the first T20 against Ireland on Friday, after which the decision of not playing Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being strongly criticized. People are criticizing captain Shreyas Iyer along with head coach Gautam Gambhir. In this match, Ireland batted first and scored a big score of 182 runs, in response Team India was reduced to 148 runs.
History was created in Belfast on Friday, for the first time in any format, Ireland defeated India. After a good start in bowling, Team India gave away a lot of runs in the middle overs, Prasidh Krishna gave 27 runs in a single over. Although if we look at the batsmen of Team India, the target of 183 was not much, but the star batsmen failed in front of the bowlers of Ireland. Before the match, it was expected that Vaibhav Suryavanshi might debut, but it did not happen. Now after the shameful defeat it is being criticized.
Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi play in the second T20?
Fans are demanding on social media that Vaibhav Suryavanshi should debut in the second T20. Although the demand was there earlier also, the management did not consider it right to drop those players who were already performing. Now when the team’s top order flopped, fans are hopeful that the 15-year-old opener can be played in the second match.
Also read- On whom did Shreyas Iyer blame the defeat? Know what the captain said after the shameful defeat against Ireland
Former England captain Michael Vaughan also expressed surprise that Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not included in the playing 11. While many people vented their anger on Gautam Gambhir.
Under Gambhir
– After 27yrs, Lost a Bilateral ODI Series vs SL
– For 1st time, Lost 30 Wickets in a 3 match ODI Series
– After 45yrs, India Remained Winless in a Calendar Year in ODIs
– After 36yrs, India Lost Test v NZ at Home
– After 19yrs, India Lost Test at… pic.twitter.com/F2YDQZMfEV— (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 26, 2026
Finally the final result has come. The Indian team has suffered a historic defeat from Ireland.
Reasons for biggest defeat:-
Showing the way out to Suryakumar Yadav.
Don’t feed Muhammad Siraj.
Vaibhav Do not feed Sooryavanshi.
Don’t feed Hardik PandyaWashington Sundar without any reason… pic.twitter.com/eG2WNw6t5n
— Gulzar’s Diary.🏔️🌿 (@drx_gulzar) June 26, 2026
🚨 MISTAKES OF GAUTAM GAMBHIR 🚨
– Removed World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav.
– Made Shreyas Iyer captain even though he hadn’t been part of the T20I team for the last two years.
– Don’t give any chances to Rajat Patidar, Prince Yadav.
– Benched the red-hot young… https://t.co/A8VGEmrXBd pic.twitter.com/hrDUhIdLdS
— Sports Club (@SportsxClub) June 26, 2026
Also read- 3 big reasons for India’s defeat, know why and how the reign against Ireland ended
When is the second T20?
India vs Ireland 2nd T20 is on Sunday, June 28. This match will also be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club ground in Belfast. The match will start at 6 pm Indian time.