India will tour Ireland for a two-match T20I series in June 2026, marking their first return to Belfast since 2007 and fourth visit since 2018.
India will tour Ireland for a two-match T20I series in June 2026. The schedule was released on March 21. The senior men’s team returns after earlier visits in 2018, 2022 and 2023. This tour also marks India’s first match in Belfast since 2007.
Both games will take place at the same venue. The first T20I is set for Friday, June 26. The second match will be played on Sunday, June 28. Each game starts at 3:00 PM local time, which is 7:30 PM IST. The short series gives India match practice in the T20 format.
| India’s Tour of Ireland, 2026 | |||||
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Friday | 26-June | 3:00 PM Local (7:30 PM IST) | 1st T20I | Belfast |
| 2 | Sunday | 28-June | 3:00 PM Local, (7:30 PM IST) | 2nd T20I | Belfast |
In other news, Ireland has removed Paul Stirling from the T20I captaincy. The decision comes after the team secured qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Management wants a new leader to shape tactics and build a fresh approach.
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India’s earlier visits have attracted strong crowds at Malahide near Dublin. The upcoming series is expected to draw similar fan interest.
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