India Tour of Ireland 2026
The India Tour of Ireland 2026 featured a two-match T20 International (T20I) series played at Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont), Belfast, from 26 June to 28 June 2026. The series marked the beginning of India’s preparations for upcoming white-ball assignments under new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer.
Ireland created history by defeating India 2–0, registering their first-ever bilateral T20I series victory over India. The hosts outplayed the visitors in both matches with disciplined batting and bowling performances.
India Tour of Ireland 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 26 June 2026 | Stormont, Belfast | Ireland won by 34 runs |
| 2nd T20I | 28 June 2026 | Stormont, Belfast | Ireland won by 1 run |
| Series Result | — | — | Ireland won the series 2–0 |
Series Overview
- Series: India Tour of Ireland 2026
- Format: 2 T20 Internationals
- Host: Ireland
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont), Belfast
- Dates: 26–28 June 2026
- Winner: Ireland (2–0)
India Squad
India fielded a youthful squad led by Shreyas Iyer, with several emerging players getting opportunities as the team looked ahead to future ICC tournaments.
Key Players
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Tilak Varma (vc)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Shivam Dube
- Abhishek Sharma
- Suryansh Shedge
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Harshit Rana
- Prince Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Ravi Bishnoi
Ireland Squad
Ireland combined experienced internationals with promising young cricketers.
Key Players
- Lorcan Tucker (c)(wk)
- Stephen Doheny
- Ross Adair
- Harry Tector
- Tim Tector
- Reuben Wilson
- Gareth Delany
- Benjamin Calitz
- Gavin Hoey
- Liam Mccarthy
- Jai Moondra
- Matt Hollard
- George Dockrell
- Matthew Humphreys
1st T20I – Match Summary
Date: 26 June 2026
Venue: Belfast
Ireland Innings
Ireland posted 182/9 in 20 overs after strong contributions from:
- Lorcan Tucker
- Gareth Delany
India Innings
India were bowled out for 148, falling 34 runs short despite a few fighting knocks.
Result
Ireland won by 34 runs
Match Highlights
- Ireland recorded their first-ever victory over India in any format.
- The Irish bowling attack dominated India’s batting lineup.
- Captain Lorcan Tucker led from the front.
2nd T20I – Match Summary
Date: 28 June 2026
Venue: Belfast
Ireland scored 154/8 before defending the target in a dramatic finish.
India’s chase faltered after early wickets. Although Tilak Varma scored a fighting half-century, Ireland held their nerve to win by 1 run.
Result
Ireland won by 1 run
Highlights
- Historic 2–0 series victory for Ireland.
- Tilak Varma scored a valiant fifty in defeat.
- Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard impressed with the ball for Ireland.
Series Result
🏆 Ireland won the T20I series 2–0.
This was:
- Ireland’s first bilateral T20I series win over India.
- India’s first T20I series defeat since 2023.
Top Performers
Most Runs
- Harry Tector (Ireland)
- Lorcan Tucker (Ireland)
- Tilak Varma (India)
Most Wickets
- Jai Moondra (Ireland)
- Matt Hollard (Ireland)
- Matt Humphreys (Ireland)
Major Talking Points
Ireland’s Historic Achievement
Ireland produced one of the biggest upsets in recent T20 cricket by defeating the reigning T20 world champions in both matches.
India’s Batting Struggles
India’s top order failed to build partnerships in both games, leading to collapses under pressure.
New Leadership Era
The tour marked the beginning of Shreyas Iyer’s tenure as India’s T20I captain, with several young players being tested.
Records & Milestones
- Ireland registered their first-ever bilateral T20I series victory against India.
- Ireland completed a 2–0 clean sweep.
- India suffered their first T20I series defeat in nearly three years.
What’s Next for India?
Following the Ireland series, India travel to England for a white-ball tour featuring five T20Is and three ODIs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who won the India Tour of Ireland 2026?
Ireland won the two-match T20I series 2–0.
Where was the series played?
Both matches were played at Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont), Belfast.
Who captained India?
Shreyas Iyer captained India in the series.
Who captained Ireland?
Lorcan Tucker led Ireland during the series.
How many matches were played?
The tour consisted of two T20 Internationals.
Conclusion
The India Tour of Ireland 2026 will be remembered as a landmark moment in Irish cricket. Ireland’s disciplined performances with both bat and ball secured a memorable 2–0 series triumph, while India left with valuable lessons as they continued building a new-look T20 side under Shreyas Iyer. The series highlighted Ireland’s growing strength in international cricket and served as an important stepping stone before India’s subsequent tour of England.
