Cricket: Ireland thrillingly close but India claim T20 victory

Ireland came thrillingly close to a victory in Malahide this evening
Cricket: Ireland thrillingly close but India claim T20 victory

Ireland have lost their T20 series with India in cricket, but came thrillingly close to a victory in Malahide this evening.

Set a target of 226 by the visitors, Ireland reached 221 for five from their allotted overs, losing by just four runs.

Ireland return to action with a one-day series against New Zealand commencing on July 10th.

An India fan. Photo: INPHO/Ben Whitley

India and Ireland fans. Photo: INPHO/Ben Whitley

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