IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Match Prediction: This two-match T20I series will act as a prequel to India’s big limited-overs tour to England. With several new names in the squad, this one will be an exciting watch for Indian fans.
The Indian Cricket Team will still be recovering from the long and arduous IPL 2026, with most players having played in the competition. This will be the first Test match India plays this year, having done well in the shorter formats in the first half of 2026.
India started this year poorly, with an ODI series defeat at home to New Zealand, followed by a drubbing of the Kiwis in the T20Is. This was followed by the 2026 T20 World Cup, also played at home. The Men in Blue dominated the tournament and convincingly retained their title as T20I world champions. Soon after the World Cup ended, the IPL started, which only came to an end at the end of May.
In the one and only Test match against Ireland, India’s first international game following the IPL, they won by an innings. Then, in the first game of this series, they won convincingly. The second ODI saw them break the 400-run mark and win by 170 runs. Then came another dominant win in their third and final ODI.
On the other hand, Ireland started this year off with T20I series wins against Italy and the UAE. They then played in the 2026 T20 World Cup, even winning a game against Oman.
More recently, the Irish played a one-off Test match in New Zealand against the Kiwis, one they lost by an innings and 79 runs.
IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: June 26, 2026
- Time: 06:00 PM (IST), 01:30 PM (local time)
- Venue: Stormont Cricket Ground, Belfast
IND Vs IRE Live Streaming: How To Watch
The India vs Ireland 1st T20I match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
IND Vs IRE Team; Announced Squad:
India Announced Squad:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Harshit Rana
Ireland Announced Squad:
Lorcan Tucker (C) (wk), Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Benjamin Calitz, Stephen Doheny (wk), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Jai Moondra, Matthew Humphreys, Reuben Wilson, Matthew Hollard, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy
India vs Ireland 1st T20I Prediction: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 08
- India Won: 08
- Ireland Won: 00
- No Result/Tie: 00
- First Played: June 10, 2009 (IND win)
- Last Played: June 05, 2024 (IND win)
IND Vs IRE Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
IND Vs IRE Team; Predicted XIs:
India Predicted XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Suryansh Shedge, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Price Yadav
Ireland Predicted XI:
Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (C) (wk), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Reuben Wilson, Matthew Hollard
IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Stormont Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Stormont Cricket Ground provides a blanched pitch in limited-overs games. The conditions, which are usually overcast, result in pacers getting a lot of swing with the new ball. There is also a lot of pace and bounce on this surface, making it ideal for fast bowlers in all aspects. But as the wicket gets a little older, the batters come into play. After the powerplay, the conditions open up for batters. The boundaries here are on the bigger end. At the square, the boundary is about 68m away from the batter, while the straight one is usually over 70m in length.
IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Match Weather Forecast
The weather report for this match suggests it will be a rainy day in Belfast. The skies will be cloudy, and the chances of rain are pretty high. The match might even be washed off. There is also a thunderstorm warning in effect at the time of the match. The temperatures will be in the mid-20s. The winds will be moderate, while the humidity will be quite high.
IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Match Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the IND Vs IRE 1st T20I match are:
- India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell
- India bowler Prince Yadav
India vs Ireland Prediction: Who will Win the 1st T20I Match?
For the IND Vs IRE 1st T20I Match Prediction, India will defeat Ireland in the first T20I between the two teams.
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