The India tour of Ireland 2026 kicks off tomorrow at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast with an intriguing first T20I. Marking a significant changing of the guard, a rejuvenated Indian side enters the series under the leadership of newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer, alongside vice-captain Tilak Varma. The visitors boast an explosive batting unit featuring the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. Furthermore, cricket fans are eagerly monitoring the inclusion of teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who could script history as India‘s youngest-ever international debutant if he makes the final XI.

On the other hand, the hosts are beginning their own fresh chapter under newly appointed full-time captain Lorcan Tucker. Boasting dynamic, fearless match-winners such as Harry Tector, Ross Adair, and George Dockrell, Ireland will relish the opportunity to challenge the top-ranked T20I side on home soil. Historically a dangerous underdog, Ireland’s familiarity with the lively local conditions makes them a tricky threat. With Belfast set to deliver pace-friendly wickets, fans can expect an electrifying encounter as a determined Irish team strives to upstage India’s rising superstars and secure a momentous series lead.

📅 Ireland vs India 2026: T20I Series Fixtures

👥 Squads

India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (vc), Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prasidh Krishna.

Ireland: Lorcan Tucker (c), Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Hollard, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Reuben Wilson

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📺 Broadcast & Live Streaming Details

• India: Sony Sports Network
• Pakistan: Tapmad
• United Kingdom & Ireland: TNT Sports
• North America, South East Asia, Middle East, North Africa, and Continental Europe: Willow TV
• New Zealand: SKY NZ
• Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport

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