Ireland and India They are set to clash in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday, June 26. The competition marks India’s first ever T20I task after lifting it. T20 World Cup 2026 title and also marks the beginning of a new chapter under the captaincy Shreyas Iyer.
The visitors have introduced several new faces to their squad after impressive performances in the IPL and domestic circuit. young people like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prince Yadav and Suryansh Shedge will be willing to influence while there are experienced names like Sanju Samson, Akhar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi to provide stability to the staff. India enter the series as heavy favorites given their dominant record against Ireland in the shortest format.
Meanwhile, Ireland will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign that saw them finish fourth in their group. led Lorcan Tuckerwill rely heavily on the players as the home team Harry Tector, George Dockrell and Gareth Delaney to challenge the reigning world champions. Playing in familiar home conditions could give Ireland some confidence heading into the series opener.
IRE vs IND, 1st T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: June 26, 18:00 IST / 12:30 GMT / 13:30 Local
- Location: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
IRE vs IND Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 8 | IRE won: 0 | IND won: 8
Report of the Civil Service Cricket Club
The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club has become increasingly batting friendly in recent T20 matches. Although fast bowlers are expected to enjoy some action with the new ball, batting conditions generally improve after the initial phase. The surface offers good pace and carry, allowing batsmen to play their shots freely once they settle. Recent matches at the venue have produced first innings scores of around 160, suggesting another competitive batting wicket could be on offer.
Weather conditions are expected to remain pleasant, although cloud cover may help the sailors during the show of force. Captains who win the toss may prefer to bowl first given the opportunity to chase in relatively stable conditions.
Groups
Ireland: Lorcan Tucker (c), Ross Adair, Ben Kalitz, Gareth Delaney, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Hollard, Liam McCarthy, Jay Mundra, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Reuben Wilson
India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Sharma, Suryansh Shedge, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ishan KishiWashington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
IRE vs IND, 1st T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Ireland take first in the toss
- India’s powerplay score: 60-70
- India’s total score: 190-200
Case 2:
- India win the toss first
- Ireland power play score: 40-50
- Ireland’s total score: 150-160
Match Result: Bowling team to win the competition.
