Jai Moondra

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Jai Moondra Kalal
Personal information
Full name
Jai Moondra Kalal
Born (1997-01-10) 10 January 1997
Tonk, Rajasthan, India
Height197 ft 0 in (60.0 m)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2024–presentLeinster Lightning
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A T20I
Matches 0 0 0
Runs scored 0 0 0
Batting average 0 0 –
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 46* 5 2*
Balls bowled 114 284 48
Wickets 0 11 5
Bowling average – 21.45 11.40
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling – 3/42 3/32
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/– 0/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 29 June 2026

Jai Moondra (born 10 January 1997) is an Indian-born cricketer.[1] Born in Tonk, Rajasthan, India, Moondra moved to Ireland in 2021 to pursue a master's degree in electronics and communication at the Technological University Dublin.[2][3] He is a left-handed batsman who bowls left-arm fast-medium and still holds Indian passport.[2][4]

After arriving in Ireland, Moondra joined Leinster Cricket Club in Dublin.[5] He made his Twenty20 debut for Leinster against the North West Warriors in August 2024, and his List A debut for Leinster Lightning against the Munster Reds in May 2025.[6] In April 2026, he was named in Leinster Lightning's interprovincial squad for the season.[7]

In May 2026, Moondra was named in the Raiders squad for the Emerald Challenge, a four-day fixture used as part of Ireland's preparation for the Test match against New Zealand.[8] On his first-class debut in that match, he scored 46 not out in the second innings after the Raiders had slumped to 29 for 5, helping extend the game into a fourth day.[9] In June 2026, he took 3 wickets for 31 runs for Leinster Lightning against the North West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial Trophy.[10]

Later that month, Moondra received his first call-up to the Ireland men's T20I squad for the series against India.[3] He made his T20I debut at Stormont on 26 June 2026 and dismissed Sanju Samson with his first ball in international cricket as Ireland recorded their first victory over India in any format.[11][12] In the second T20I, played on 28 June 2026, he took 3 wickets for 32 runs as Ireland completed a 2–0 series victory.[13][4]

References

  1. "Ireland vs India: 'Dream come true' - India-born Jai Moondra helps Irish claim historic win". BBC Sport. 26 June 2026.
  2. Johns, Nathan (26 June 2026). "'A small step in a big journey' for Moondra, Hollard and Ireland".
  3. "New opportunities". Cricket Ireland. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  4. "Jai Moondra profile - ICC ranking, age, career info & stats". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  5. Tagore, Vijay (24 June 2026). "A tale of two potential debuts". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  6. "Jai Moondra: matches". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  7. "Sherwin O'Riordan Leinster Lightning squad for 2026". Cricket Leinster. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  8. "Emerald squads". Cricket Ireland. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  9. "Hoey counterattack takes Challenge into fourth day". CricketEurope. 20 May 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  10. "Lightning squad for IP20 double-header in Lisburn (11 June)". Cricket Leinster. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  11. "Ireland make history with stunning T20 victory over world champions India". Irish Examiner. 26 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  12. "Ireland's cricketers make history with first-ever win against India". The42. 26 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  13. "Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I, India tour of Ireland, 2026 - scorecard". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 29 June 2026.