Ireland vs India Preview & Prediction | 1st T20i

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Ireland are testing themselves against the great Indian side but all eyes are on likely IT20 debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanashi in Belfast on Thursday.

Date & time: 26 June 2026 at 1:30 pm

Venue: Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Weather: Warm temperatures with possible showers

How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV

Ireland vs India prediction

Ireland endured a tough 2026 ICC T20 World Cup earlier this year, finishing fourth in a group that was won by Zimbabwe. The Irish put up a fight against Sri Lanka before being hammered by Australia, hammering Oman and then a crucial wash out against the Zimbabweans.

India dominated the tournament from start to finish and eventually defeated New Zealand in the final to win their second successive Twenty20 title. They have changed things in their squad with Sooryavanashi set to make his international debut after a simply remarkable Indian Premier League season for any player, let alone someone who is 15.

India head into their trip to Belfast on the back of a comfortable 3-0 ODI series win against Afghanistan and the sheer power and depth of the Indians in 2026 means they should simply win every game.

Ireland vs India tip: India to win and Vaibhav Sooryavanashi to be the top away batter