Ireland's Exciting Summer Cricket Schedule Unveiled with India T20Is
Cricket Ireland Announces Busy Schedule for Men’s and Women’s Teams
Dublin [Ireland], March 21: Cricket Ireland has revealed an extensive home schedule for both its men's and women's teams, featuring two T20 International matches against India in June.
This summer promises to be action-packed for the Irish teams, as Cricket Ireland has laid out a series of fixtures that highlight a significant year filled with major competitions.
The season will kick off with a Test match against the 2021 ICC World Test Champions, New Zealand, taking place in Belfast from May 27 to 30, according to ICC.
Following this, Ireland will engage in a two-match T20I series against India scheduled for June 26 and 28.
From August 5 to 14, Ireland will host Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series.
On the women's side, the team is preparing for the fourth edition of the ICC Women’s Championship. As part of this cycle, Ireland will welcome India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and West Indies, while also touring England, Australia, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka.
The women's schedule will commence with a home series against the West Indies in July, followed by away matches in 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, where they are placed in Group B alongside England, defending champions New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and West Indies.
To prepare for this prestigious event, Ireland will host a tri-series featuring West Indies and Pakistan beginning May 28.
Ireland's Home Schedule:
Men’s Fixtures:
*Only Test
Ireland vs New Zealand – May 27-30, 2026, Stormont, Belfast
*T20I
1st T20I – vs India, June 26, Stormont, Belfast
2nd T20I – vs India, June 28, Stormont, Belfast
*ODI
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 Fixtures:
*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
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.