Cricket Ireland Unveils Exciting Home Schedule for Men's and Women's Teams

Cricket Ireland has unveiled an exciting summer schedule for both its men's and women's teams, featuring a series of high-profile matches. The men's team will face New Zealand and India, while the women's team prepares for the ICC Women's Championship and the T20 World Cup. With a packed calendar, fans can look forward to thrilling cricket action throughout the summer. Key fixtures include T20Is against India and a tri-series with West Indies and Pakistan, setting the stage for a landmark year in Irish cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 21, 2026, 01:13 IST

Cricket Ireland Reveals Comprehensive Home Schedule

Cricket Ireland has announced an action-packed summer for both its men's and women's teams, featuring a series of significant matches that highlight a pivotal year for the sport.

Men's Team Summer Fixtures

The men's team will kick off the season by welcoming the 2021 ICC World Test Champions, New Zealand, to Belfast from May 27 to May 30. This will be followed by a two-match T20I series against India scheduled for June 26 and 28. Later, from August 5 to 14, Ireland will host Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series.

Women's Team Prepares for Key Competitions

On the other hand, the women's team is gearing up for the fourth edition of the ICC Women's Championship. As part of this cycle, Ireland will host teams such as India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the West Indies, while also touring England, Australia, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. Their campaign will begin with a home series against the West Indies in July, followed by away matches against England in September and Zimbabwe in early 2027.

Additionally, Ireland will participate in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, starting June 12. They are placed in Group B alongside England, defending champions New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. To prepare for this prestigious tournament, Ireland will host a tri-series featuring West Indies and Pakistan beginning May 28.

Upcoming Matches for Ireland

- Men's Schedule

* Test Match: Ireland vs New Zealand - May 27-30, 2026, Stormont, Belfast

* T20I Matches: 1st T20I vs India - June 26, Stormont, Belfast

2nd T20I vs India - June 28, Stormont, Belfast

* ODI Matches: 1st ODI vs Afghanistan - August 5, Bready

2nd ODI vs Afghanistan - August 7, Bready

3rd ODI vs Afghanistan - August 10, Stormont, Belfast

4th ODI vs Afghanistan - August 12, Stormont, Belfast

5th ODI vs Afghanistan - August 14, Stormont, Belfast

- Women's Schedule

* T20I Tri-Series: May 28 - Ireland Women vs West Indies, Clontarf

May 29 - Pakistan Women vs West Indies, Clontarf

May 31 - Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women, Clontarf

June 1 - Ireland Women vs West Indies Women, Clontarf

June 3 - Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, Clontarf

June 4 - Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women, Clontarf

* ODI Matches: 1st ODI vs West Indies - July 10, Bready

2nd ODI vs West Indies - July 12, Bready

3rd ODI vs West Indies - July 15, Bready

1st ODI vs England - September 1, Leicestershire

2nd ODI vs England - September 3, Derbyshire

3rd ODI vs England - September 6, Worcestershire.