India tour of Ireland, 2026: India tour of Ireland, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Civil Service Cricket Club. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Ireland will face co-hosts India at 06:00 PM (IST) - 12:30 PM (GMT) Friday, 26th June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IRE vs IND (Ireland vs India) Match Details
| Match | IRE vs IND |
| League | India tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 26th June 2026 |
| Time | 06:00 PM (IST) - 12:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Ireland |
Ireland vs India (IRE vs IND) Match Preview
This is an opportunity for Ireland to test themselves against the world champions. They were part of the Men's T20 World Cup but were eliminated in the group stage of the tournament.
This is India's first T20I assignment since the T20 World Cup, where they successfully defended their title and became the first team to win the tournament three times.
They are entering this series amidst a major transition, with Shreyas Iyer set to captain the T20 team for the first time. The biggest talking point of the match will be whether 15-year-old star Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes his highly anticipated debut for the senior team.
IND vs IRE Pitch Report
The pitch at Stormont Cricket Ground offers an even contest between bat and ball. Although there is a fair amount of grass on the surface, the bounce remains consistent and true, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers can extract movement—both in the air and off the pitch—with the new ball, yet the surface is also favorable for batsmen. The average first-innings score here is around 145. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.
Who will win today 1st T20 Match between Ireland vs India?
Aaj ka IND vs IRE match kon jeetega: India is heavily favored to win the first T20I match against Ireland in Belfast today. As the world's number one T20I team and reigning T20 World Cup champions, India holds a statistically dominant position over the 12th-ranked Irish side. According to major cricket analytical models, India has an approximately 94.4% chance of winning.
This series marks an exciting new beginning for Team India, with Shreyas Iyer taking charge of the T20I captaincy and young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi expected to make a historic debut.
IND vs IRE T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 8
- Won by IND- 8
- Won by IRE- 0
- No Result- 0
IND vs IRE Match Playing 11
Ireland (IRE) Possible Playing 11: 1. Tim Tector, 2. Benjamin Calitz, 3. Ross Adair, 4. Lorcan Tucker(WK)(C), 5. Harry Tector, 6. Gareth Delany, 7. George Dockrell, 8. Gavin Hoey, 9. Liam McCarthy, 10. Matthew Humphreys, 11. Reuben Wilson
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Sanju Samson(WK), 4. Ishan Kishan(WK), 5. Shreyas Iyer(C), 6. Tilak Varma, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Prince Yadav
Who will win IRE vs IND Cricket match?
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