The India tour of Ireland 2026 brings an exciting two-match T20I series, offering a prime opportunity to test rising young talent. The Men in Blue will face off against the Irish squad in Belfast, aiming to build momentum with a newly structured team.
Series Schedule
- 1st T20I: Friday, 26 Jun ’26 | 7:30 PM (IST) | Belfast, Civil Service Cricket Club
- 2nd T20I: Sunday, 28 Jun ’26 | 7:30 PM (IST) | Belfast, Civil Service Cricket Club
India T20I Squad
The 16-member India squad for the 2026 T20I series against Ireland features Shreyas Iyer as Captain and Tilak Varma as Vice-Captain.
| Player | Category |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batter |
| Tilak Varma (VC) | Batter |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
Squad Highlights & New Inclusions
This series introduces a fresh leadership era, with Shreyas Iyer elected as the captain for the first time for the T20 Indian side going forward.
The roster also highlights exciting young talent, marking the inclusion of both Prince Yadav and teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the squad. Notably, Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden call-up and will be playing for India for the very first time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does the India vs Ireland 2026 series start?
The series commences with the first T20I on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
What are the venues for the matches?
Both matches will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast, Ireland.
Where will the series be broadcasted in India?
The matches will be broadcasted live on the Sony Sports Network.
How to watch India vs Ireland live streaming from India?
Fans can stream all the live action exclusively on the Sony LIV app and website.