Ireland's Jai Moondra stole the show in Belfast, dismissing Sanju Samson for the second straight T20I before tearing through India's top order. The Indian-born pacer's devastating spell left the visitors reeling early in the innings.
Moondra's key wicket was Samson, who fell cheaply once again to the Irish quick. The pacer then continued his onslaught, claiming multiple top-order scalps to put Ireland firmly in control of the contest.
The performance has significant implications for the series standings, with Ireland looking to capitalize on home conditions. India, despite their depth in batting, now face a challenging chase after Moondra's early breakthroughs.
Both teams will now look ahead to the remaining matches in the T20I series. Ireland will hope Moondra can replicate his heroics, while India's batsmen will need to devise a plan against his pace and movement.
"He bowled exceptionally well today," an Ireland team source noted. "His ability to swing the ball both ways made life difficult for the Indian batters."