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IND vs IRE 1st T20 Weather Report: The first match of the India vs. Ireland T20 series is scheduled to take place today at the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground (Stormont Cricket Ground) in Belfast. This match holds special significance for Indian fans, as young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi could make history by making his debut on this tour. If he takes the field, he will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket. Additionally, a player of Indian origin from Rajasthan, currently part of the Ireland squad, could also make his debut.
However, rain might play spoilsport for the fans. Let’s take a look at the live weather report for Belfast and the expected weather conditions during the match.
What will the weather be like in Belfast today? (Belfast Weather Report)
The weather report from Belfast is a bit concerning for Indian fans. There is a strong possibility of rain during the match today:
- Cloud cover and thunderstorms: Belfast will see heavy cloud cover throughout the day, and a warning for light thunderstorms has also been issued.
- Chance of rain during the match: When the match begins at 1:30 PM local time (6:00 PM IST), there is approximately a 35% chance of rain.
- Risk of reduced overs: According to the meteorological department, intermittent rain is expected until 4:00 PM, after which the weather may clear up.
Match Timing & Venue
Where will the match take place?: This contest will be played at the beautiful Civil Service Cricket Club Ground (Stormont Cricket Ground) in Belfast, which has a seating capacity of approximately 7,000.
What time will the match start?: The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time in Ireland. Since there is a 4-hour-30-minute time difference between India and Belfast, the match will start at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Full Squads for Both Teams (IND vs IRE Squads)
India T20 Squad: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Harshit Rana, Suyash Shedge.
Ireland T20 Squad: Lorcan Tucker (Captain & Wicketkeeper), George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny (Wicketkeeper), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Ben Calitz, Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Reuben Wilson, Jay Mundra, Matthew Hollard.
