Team India’s next T20I cycle begins with a two-match series against Ireland, starting June 24 in Belfast. The BCCI has announced a strong 15-member squad, with 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being the standout inclusion for the tour, ahead of the five-match series in England next month. Sooryavanshi has been rewarded for his IPL 2026 exploits, where he scored 776 runs to clinch the Orange Cap.
On the other hand, Ireland have named wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker as their new T20I captain, replacing Paul Stirling, who stepped down after leading the side at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
Tucker’s first assignment couldn’t be more challenging. Ireland announced his promotion alongside a severely injury-hit squad for the series against
the defending world champions.
All You Need To Know About the India vs Ireland T20Is
IND vs IRE: Head-to-Head Record
India and Ireland have faced each other eight times in T20Is, with most matches played in Malahide. Their last meeting came during the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York, where India secured an eight-wicket win. Notably, India remain unbeaten against Ireland in the format.
India vs Ireland T20I Match Results
| Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8 wickets | New York | 5-Jun-24 |
| India | 33 runs | Dublin (Malahide) | 20-Aug-23 |
| India | 2 runs | Dublin (Malahide) | 18-Aug-23 |
| India | 4 runs | Dublin (Malahide) | 28-Jun-22 |
| India | 7 wickets | Dublin (Malahide) | 26-Jun-22 |
| India | 143 runs | Dublin (Malahide) | 29-Jun-18 |
| India | 76 runs | Dublin (Malahide) | 27-Jun-18 |
| India | 8 wickets | Nottingham | 10-Jun-09 |
IND vs IRE T20Is: Most Runs
Rohit Sharma tops the list with 201 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 138.62, underlining his consistency at the top. Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie follows with 161 runs from seven games at 130.89, making him their most reliable batter in this fixture.
| Player | Mat | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 4 | 201 | 138.62 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (IRE) | 7 | 161 | 130.89 |
| Deepak Hooda (IND) | 2 | 151 | 175.58 |
| Harry Tector (IRE) | 5 | 123 | 123 |
| Sanju Samson (IND) | 3 | 118 | 171.01 |
IND vs IRE T20Is: Most Sixes
Andrew Balbirnie leads with 11 sixes in seven matches. Rohit Sharma follows with nine, while Deepak Hooda and Hardik Pandya have eight each. KL Rahul’s six sixes in just one game underline his explosive hitting ability.
| Player | Mat | 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie (IRE) | 7 | 11 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 4 | 9 |
| Deepak Hooda (IND) | 2 | 8 |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 5 | 8 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 1 | 6 |
IND vs IRE T20Is: Most Fifties
Rohit Sharma tops the list with three fifties in four matches. Andrew Balbirnie follows with two in seven games, while KL Rahul has one fifty from a single appearance, highlighting his immediate impact.
| Player | Mat | 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 4 | 3 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (IRE) | 7 | 2 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 1 | 1 |
IND vs IRE T20Is: Most Wickets
Jasprit Bumrah tops with eight wickets in four matches at an outstanding economy of 4.26. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have seven each, while Craig Young matches them.
| Player | Mat | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 4 | 8 | 4.26 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 2 | 7 | 5.69 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (IND) | 3 | 7 | 6.36 |
| Craig Young (IRE) | 4 | 7 | 7.75 |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 5 | 5 | 8.35 |
