India vs Ireland T20 2026: New captains, 72-hour series and early start times announced
The upcoming T20 series between India national cricket team and Ireland national cricket team is set to take place in a tightly packed 72-hour window, with both sides entering a new leadership phase.
India will be led by a new T20 captain, Shreyas Iyer, while Ireland has appointed Lorcan Tucker as its new captain for the format. The series is being seen as an early test of leadership for both players.
Match schedule and timing
The series will begin on June 26, 2026, and conclude on June 28, 2026, with both matches scheduled in Belfast.
Two T20Is will be played:
- 1st T20I: June 26, Belfast
- 2nd T20I: June 28, Belfast
Both matches will start at 6:00 PM Indian time, which is an hour earlier than the usual T20 broadcast timing in India (7:00 PM).
India’s dominance in head-to-head record
The Indian team has maintained a perfect record against Ireland in T20Is so far, winning all their previous encounters across different venues, including Ireland, England, and the United States.
Squads announced
India’s squad features a mix of experienced and young players, including Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, and others, alongside emerging talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Ireland will be led by Lorcan Tucker with a squad featuring players such as Harry Tector and George Dockrell.
With a compressed schedule, new captains, and India’s unbeaten record on the line, the short series promises quick, high-pressure cricket over just three days.
