Following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League, the Indian men’s cricket team is set to travel to Ireland for a two-match T20 International series. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team will face Ireland in Belfast on June 26th and June 28th, 2026. These matches are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time, offering fans a chance to see the national squad in action after domestic commitments.

The first T20 International will be held on June 26th, with the second following just two days later on June 28th at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. This venue will mark a new T20 International ground for the Indian team, though they have previously played a One Day International match there in 2007. The series in Ireland will serve as a prelude to a more extensive tour of England.

After concluding their engagements in Ireland on June 28th, the Indian contingent will then proceed to England for a significant five-match T20 International series. This longer series against the English team is slated to commence on July 1st, 2026, and will span until July 11th, with the final match scheduled at The Ageas Bowl. In total, India will be playing seven T20 Internationals across both tours within a concentrated period of roughly thirteen days.

India boasts a perfect record against Ireland in T20 Internationals, having won all eight matches played between the two nations to date. Six of these encounters have taken place on Irish soil, underscoring India’s dominance in this format against their opponents. This favorable historical performance provides a strong confidence boost for the upcoming series.

This series follows India’s recent triumph in the T20 World Cup, securing their third title by defeating New Zealand in a final held in Ahmedabad. The victory marked a historic achievement, making India the first nation to win a T20 World Cup on home soil and the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups. Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership was instrumental in this significant cricketing milestone.