India Set to Begin T20I Series Against Ireland in Belfast

India is set to launch its T20I series against Ireland in Belfast, starting on June 26. With a new captain, Shreyas Iyer, leading the team, India aims to continue its winning streak against Ireland. The match will be broadcast live, and fans are eager to see if teenage talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his debut. Key players from Ireland are missing due to injuries, adding to the intrigue of this series. Read on for more details about the match and how to watch it live.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 26, 2026, 13:39 IST

India's T20I Series Launch in Belfast

The T20I series between India and Ireland is set to commence on Friday in Belfast, marking the beginning of India's white-ball tour that includes three ODIs and seven T20Is scheduled from June 26 to July 19. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the Indian team will face Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground. Historically, India has dominated their T20I matches against Ireland, winning all eight encounters to date. In their last visit to Ireland in 2023, India secured a 2-0 series victory, with one match abandoned due to weather conditions.

However, Ireland faces significant challenges as key players such as Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, and Curtis Campher are sidelined due to injuries. Lorcan Tucker, who has recently taken over as captain, will lead the Irish squad against the formidable Indian side.

India has also made adjustments to their lineup due to injuries, bringing in Prince Yadav and Suryansh Shedge to replace Varun Chakaravarthy and Nitish Reddy. A notable highlight of the match could be the debut of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals. If selected, he would make history by debuting in the opening T20I.

IND vs IRE Live Streaming Details

When is the IND vs IRE 1st T20I Match scheduled to be broadcast in India?

The IND vs IRE 1st T20I Match will be aired live in India on June 26 at 6:00 PM IST.

Where can viewers watch the IND vs IRE 1st T20I Match live in India?

The match will be available on the Sony Sports Network and can be streamed live via Sony LIV.

Squads

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

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