India may have suffered a 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I in Belfast, but the biggest talking point for many in Rajasthan was the dream debut of Tonk-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra.

From chasing coding deadlines in Dublin to celebrating a famous Irish triumph over his "homeland", Jai Moondra's story serves as a reminder that some dreams merely lie dormant, waiting for the right moment to resurface.

India's star-studded top order will be under pressure to make amends when they take on a buoyant Ireland in the second and final T20I in Belfaston Sunday.

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin supported the team management's decision to not hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his senior debut during the 1st T20I match against Ireland.

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that Sanju Samson needs to be 'careful' following his disappointing show in the first T20I encounter against Ireland.

Abhishek Sharma attributed India's defeat to Ireland to the team's inability to adjust quickly to the playing conditions.

India rested wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and lost to Ireland for the first time in men's international cricket on Friday

India skipper Shreyas Iyer said his bowlers had the Irish batters on tenterhooks early on but rued the lack of execution in the middle overs after the visitors suffered a shock 34-run defeat in the opening T20I

India went for an experienced line-up for the first T20I against Ireland. The inclusion of top-order performers like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan meant that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut has to wait

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut with the Indian senior men's team will have to wait

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had the world's attention from the time he was picked for India's T20I squad against Ireland for a 2-match series that began on Friday

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was seen having a lengthy chat with India head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of his potential debut with the senior team in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast.

India vs Ireland 1st T20I Highlights: Ireland handed a shocking 34-run defeat to India in the first T20I of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.

India vs Ireland Live Streaming 1st T20I: India decided to field first against Ireland in the first T20I match of the bilateral series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday

Fans around the world are eager to witness Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is on the cusp of making his international debut for India in the upcoming T20Is against Ireland and England.

Should Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be given India debut in first T20I against Ireland? Opinions are divided.

India vs Ireland 1st T20I, Belfast Weather Update: Rain threat looms large as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gears up for potential senior India debut.

India vs Ireland T20Is: The 2-match series begins in Belfast, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential senior debut in focus.