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Ireland vs India, 1st T20I, India tour of Ireland, 2026 

Ireland vs India, 1st T20I, India tour of Ireland, 2026 

The 1st T20I of the India tour of Ireland is scheduled to be played tomorrow, Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground (Stormont) in Belfast.

Match Details

  • Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Time: 1:30 PM Local Time / 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
  • Captains: Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) and Shreyas Iyer (India) 

Team Squads with their playing role 

Here are the officially announced squads for both teams, categorized by their primary playing roles for the 1st T20I:

India Squad – Cricket Tournament 2026

The India squad led by captain Shreyas Iyer

India Squad

#PlayerRole
1Shreyas Iyer (C)Batter
2Abhishek SharmaBatter
3Tilak VarmaBatter
4Vaibhav SooryavanshiBatter
5Suryansh ShedgeBatter
6Sanju Samson (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
7Ishan Kishan (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
8Axar PatelAll-rounder
9Shivam DubeAll-rounder
10Washington SundarAll-rounder
11Arshdeep SinghBowler
12Harshit RanaBowler
13Prasidh KrishnaBowler
14Ravi BishnoiBowler
15Prince YadavBowler

Ireland Squad Roles

The Ireland squad led by captain and wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker

Ireland Squad

#PlayerRole
1Lorcan Tucker (C/WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
2Stephen Doheny (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
3Ross AdairBatter
4Harry TectorBatter
5Tim TectorBatter
6Ben CalitzBatter
7George DockrellAll-rounder
8Gareth DelanyAll-rounder
9Matthew HollardAll-rounder
10Matthew HumphreysBowler
11Gavin HoeyBowler
12Liam McCarthyBowler
13Reuben WilsonBowler
14Jai MoondraBowler

Today’s Match Prediction

India vs Ireland Winning Percentage

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India
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Ireland
Match: India vs Ireland
Format: T20I
India Winning Chances: 89.5%
Ireland Winning Chances: 10.5%

Prediction Analysis:
India is heavily favored to win this match according to prediction models and team-strength analysis. India’s deep batting resources, experienced T20 performers, and overall squad quality give them a significant edge over Ireland.

Despite missing key senior players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, India possess outstanding squad depth and multiple match-winners across both batting and bowling departments. Ireland have talented players capable of competing strongly, but they face a difficult challenge against one of the strongest T20 sides in world cricket.

Match Outlook: India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites and are expected to dominate if they perform close to their potential. Ireland will need an exceptional all-round performance to produce an upset.

Head-to-Head Summary

India holds a flawless 8–0 head-to-head record against Ireland in T20Is. Since their first encounter in 2009, the Irish team has never managed to secure a victory against the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. The India dominates across all formats:

India vs Ireland Head-to-Head Records

India
VS
Ireland
8
T20I Matches
8
8
T20I Wins
0
3
ODI Wins
0
11
Total Wins (All Formats)
0
0
No Result / Tied
0
Head-to-Head Summary: India hold a flawless record against Ireland in international cricket. Since their first T20I meeting in 2009, Ireland have never defeated India in the shortest format. The teams have faced each other 8 times in T20Is, with India winning all 8 matches. In ODIs, India also maintain a perfect 3-0 record. Across both formats, India have won all 11 encounters, underlining their complete dominance in this rivalry.

Weather Forecast 

There is a high chance that rain will disrupt the 1st T20I match in Belfast tomorrow.

While temperatures will remain relatively pleasant around 21°C to 23°C, high humidity levels of up to 88% and significant cloud cover are expected during match hours. According to local reports, the Met Office and local forecast patterns suggest light rain showers will loom over the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground.

Match Weather Forecast

Temperature
21-23°C
Sky Condition
Light Rain & Cloudy
Rain Chance
20-35%
Match Outlook
Rain Threat
Game Impact: There is a significant possibility that rain could affect the 1st T20I in Belfast. While temperatures will remain pleasant between 21°C and 23°C, high humidity levels and persistent cloud cover are expected throughout the day. Local forecasts indicate light rain showers around the Civil Service Cricket Club Ground during match hours.

12:00 PM: Light rain, 21°C, 35% chance of rain.
1:00 PM: Light rain, 21°C, 25% chance of rain.
2:00 PM (Match Hours): Light rain, 22°C, 20% chance of rain.
3:00 PM (Match Hours): Light rain, 23°C, 20% chance of rain.
4:00 PM (Match Hours): Light rain, 23°C, 20% chance of rain.
5:00 PM onwards: Light rain, 23°C, 25% chance of rain.

Match Conditions: The scheduled 1:30 PM local start is expected under cloudy skies with intermittent light rain. Humidity could reach as high as 88%, creating damp playing conditions and potential interruptions during the contest.

Match Outlook: Unlike many recent matches in the UK, this fixture carries a genuine risk of weather disruption. While a shortened game remains possible, rain delays are likely, and conditions will favor bowlers if moisture remains on the surface.
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Disclaimer: The author provides this prediction based on analysis, research, and personal opinion. This content is for informational purposes only. Use it as a guide and make your own decisions before betting or drawing conclusions.