Cricket fans are set for an exciting contest as India travel to Ireland for a two-match T20 International series in June 2026. Although the series consists of only two matches, it offers both teams an excellent opportunity to test combinations and build momentum ahead of upcoming international tournaments.
India have selected a balanced squad that combines experienced internationals with promising young players. Meanwhile, Ireland will aim to use home conditions to challenge one of the world’s strongest T20 teams.
India Tour of Ireland 2026 Schedule
1st T20I
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Time: 1:30 PM Local Time (12:30 PM GMT)
2nd T20I
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Time: 1:30 PM Local Time (12:30 PM GMT)
India T20I Squad
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Batters
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Tilak Varma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
All-Rounders
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shivam Dube
- Suryansh Shedge
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
Wicket-Keepers
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
Bowlers
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
Ireland T20I Squad
Captain: Lorcan Tucker
Batters
- Ross Adair
- Benjamin Calitz
- Harry Tector
- Tim Tector
All-Rounders
- Gareth Delany
- Jai Moondra
- George Dockrell
Wicket-Keepers
- Lorcan Tucker
- Stephen Doheny
Bowlers
- Matthew Humphreys
- Gavin Hoey
- Matthew Hollar
- Liam McCarthy
- Reuben Wilson
Players to Watch
India will rely on the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, while explosive batters such as Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma could play key roles. Furthermore, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan add depth to the batting lineup.
On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, and Prasidh Krishna provide India with a balanced attack. Additionally, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar strengthen the side with their all-round abilities.
For Ireland, captain Lorcan Tucker will be expected to lead from the front. Moreover, Harry Tector and George Dockrell bring valuable international experience, whereas Matthew Humphreys could be influential with the ball.
Series Preview
India enter the series as favourites due to their experience and squad depth. Nevertheless, Ireland have consistently improved in T20 cricket and possess several match-winners capable of producing strong performances at home.
Because both matches will be played in Belfast, adapting quickly to local conditions will be essential. Therefore, the opening T20I could have a significant impact on the outcome of the series.
Ultimately, supporters can expect entertaining cricket, exciting young talent, and high-quality performances from both teams during the India Tour of Ireland 2026.
