James Shannon was in magnificent form against India today in the first of two T20 Internationals at Malahide.

The Instonians man top scored for Ireland with 60 (including 5 fours and 4 sixes) from just 35 balls.

India ran out winners though as Ireland fell 76 runs short of the 209 target.

Picture shows James Shannon celebrating his maiden T20 International 50 for Ireland.

Photo: Rowland White