India enters a new era of T20I cricket this Friday, June 26, as they face Ireland in the series opener at the Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast.
This series serves as the debut for Shreyas Iyer as India’s permanent T20I captain, following the squad’s successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title defense earlier this year.
While the change in leadership is a major talking point, significant attention is focused on 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. After a standout IPL season and dominant displays for India A, Sooryavanshi has secured his first senior national call-up.
Ireland also begins a new chapter under permanent T20I captain Lorcan Tucker, as the hosts aim to secure their historic first T20I win against India.
Historically, India has maintained total dominance in this matchup, winning all eight previous encounters, including a 2-0 series sweep during their last meeting in 2023.
Ireland vs India 1st T20I: Match Information
- Match: Ireland vs India, 1st T20I
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM IST (1:30 PM local time)
- Venue: Stormont Cricket Ground, Belfast
Live Broadcast: How to Watch in India
Cricket fans can catch the Ireland vs India 1st T20I live on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD.
For viewers preferring Hindi or regional language commentary, the match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4.
Live Streaming Options
The live stream for the Ireland vs India 1st T20I will be accessible via the SonyLiv app and official website.
Ireland vs India T20I Series Schedule:
- June 26: Ireland vs India, 1st T20I – 6:00 PM IST
- June 28: Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I – 6:00 PM IST
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