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India is set to begin their tour of the United Kingdom with the first of two T20Is against Ireland at Stormont in Belfast.
The Men in Blue arrive as overwhelming favourites, having never lost a T20I to Ireland, and the fixture carries enormous interest with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in line to make his international debut.
Shreyas Iyer leads India for the first time as the new T20I captain, having replaced Suryakumar Yadav at the helm.
The series forms the start of a new cycle towards the next T20 World Cup, with India keen to blood their young talent against a depleted Ireland side led by new captain Lorcan Tucker.
Ireland is without several first-choice players through injury, including Josh Little, Mark Adair, and Paul Stirling. The hosts will nonetheless hope home conditions and the unpredictable Belfast weather can help them spring a surprise against one of the strongest sides in world cricket.
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There are significant chances of rain in Belfast. A truncated game, or even a washout, is a real possibility given the forecast.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Belfast on Friday, June 26, in local time.
As per forecasts, there is a strong possibility of rain interrupting play in Belfast on Friday. The first session looks particularly vulnerable, with rain chances peaking around the scheduled start before easing slightly into the afternoon.
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If rain affects the India vs. Ireland first T20I in Belfast, it might be delayed or shortened. A minimum of five overs per side is required to constitute a match in the T20I format.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days, and the fixture will be abandoned.
The India vs. Ireland first T20I will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, in Belfast.
The match will start at 6:00 p.m. IST on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Here's how to watch the India vs Ireland match in India:
The India vs Ireland series will be available for live TV broadcast across the Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website.
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The Men in Blue arrive as overwhelming favourites, having never lost a T20I to Ireland, and the fixture carries enormous interest with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in line to make his international debut.
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Shreyas Iyer leads India for the first time as the new T20I captain, having replaced Suryakumar Yadav at the helm.
The series forms the start of a new cycle towards the next T20 World Cup, with India keen to blood their young talent against a depleted Ireland side led by new captain Lorcan Tucker.
Ireland is without several first-choice players through injury, including Josh Little, Mark Adair, and Paul Stirling. The hosts will nonetheless hope home conditions and the unpredictable Belfast weather can help them spring a surprise against one of the strongest sides in world cricket.
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Belfast weather forecast for India vs Ireland 1st T20I
There are significant chances of rain in Belfast. A truncated game, or even a washout, is a real possibility given the forecast.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Belfast on Friday, June 26, in local time.
- 9:00 AM: 16°C (45% chance of rain)
- 10:00 AM: 17°C (50% chance of rain)
- 11:00 AM: 18°C (55% chance of rain)
- 12:00 PM: 19°C (60% chance of rain)
- 1:00 PM: 20°C (65% chance of rain)
- 2:00 PM: 21°C (55% chance of rain)
- 3:00 PM: 22°C (45% chance of rain)
- 4:00 PM: 22°C (40% chance of rain)
- 5:00 PM: 21°C (35% chance of rain)
- 6:00 PM: 20°C (30% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Belfast
As per forecasts, there is a strong possibility of rain interrupting play in Belfast on Friday. The first session looks particularly vulnerable, with rain chances peaking around the scheduled start before easing slightly into the afternoon.
MORE: Visit Cricket News for all the latest cricket coverage and opinion
What happens if the India vs. Ireland 1st T20I is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the India vs. Ireland first T20I in Belfast, it might be delayed or shortened. A minimum of five overs per side is required to constitute a match in the T20I format.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days, and the fixture will be abandoned.
What time does the India vs. Ireland 1st T20I match start?
The India vs. Ireland first T20I will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, in Belfast.
The match will start at 6:00 p.m. IST on Friday, June 26, 2026.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the India vs Ireland match in India:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network channels
- Live stream: SonyLIV app and website
The India vs Ireland series will be available for live TV broadcast across the Sony Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website.
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