India tour of Ireland 2026 Tomorrow begins with an interesting first T20 match at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast. Marking a significant turnaround, a refreshed Indian team enters the series led by the newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyerwith the vice-captain Tilak Verma. The visitors have an explosive batting unit, which includes players like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, And Ishan Kishan. Moreover, cricket fans are keenly keeping an eye on the inclusion of the teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshiwho can write history IndiaIf he makes it to the playing eleven, he will be the youngest ever international debutant.
On the other hand, the host team is starting its new chapter under the newly appointed full-time captain lorcan tucker. Like the boast of dynamic, fearless match-winners Harry Tector, Ross AdairAnd George Dockrell, ireland I will relish the opportunity to challenge a top-ranked T20I team on home soil. Historically a dangerous underdog, Ireland’s familiarity with the vibrant local conditions makes them a difficult threat. With Belfast set to provide pace-friendly wickets, fans can expect an exciting encounter as a determined Irish team attempts to outwit India’s budding superstars and take a significant lead in the series.
📅 Ireland vs India 2026: T20I Series Fixtures
| match | date | gmt | First | local time (Belfast) | venue |
| 1st t20i | Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 6:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast |
| 2nd t20i | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM | 6:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast |
👥 squads
India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prasidh Krishna.
Ireland: Lorcan Tucker (captain), Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Hollard, Liam McCarthy, Jai Mundhra, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Reuben Wilson.
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📺 Broadcast & Live Streaming Details
- India: Sony Sports Network
- Pakistan: frenzy
- United Kingdom and Ireland: tnt sports
- North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Continental Europe: willow tv
- New Zealand: sky nz
- Sub-Saharan Africa: supersport