India faces Ireland in 1st T20I as Sooryavanshi prepares for debut
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
India takes on Ireland in the first T20I in Belfast on June 26, 2026. This match may mark the senior debut of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi under captain Shreyas Iyer. The fixture is significant for both teams, as it features new leadership for India and the emergence of a youthful talent. Iyer, returning to T20I cricket after a three-year absence, aims to build on the momentum from their World Cup victory earlier this year.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his senior debut.
- •Shreyas Iyer takes over as T20I captain from Suryakumar Yadav.
- •India and Ireland's predicted lineups have been announced.
- •Both teams are reshuffling after recent performances.
- •Match scheduled for June 26, 2026, in Belfast.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — No debut, but loud cheers: Belfast crowd shows love for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - WATCH
- 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IND vs IRE 1st T20I: When can the 15-year-old star makes his India debut next?
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Ireland 1st T20I, Belfast weather forecast: Rain threat looms over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's likely India debut
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Ireland 1st T20I live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's expected debut?
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Ireland 1st T20I 2026 predicted lineups with potential Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut at Belfast
"India's white-ball tour of Ireland commences Friday, June 26, with Shreyas Iyer set to captain the T20I side for the first time. Excitement builds around 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential international debut. The matches begin an hour earlier at 6:00 PM IST to avoid a clash with India's Women's T20 World Cup fixture. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the series live.
"Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut is still pending, but the focus shifted to Ireland's historic 34-run victory in the first T20I. Despite the loss, Shreyas Iyer vowed a strong comeback. Ireland's debutants impressed, with Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard making immediate impacts, while Abhishek Sharma's quickfire fifty wasn't enough for India.
"India's T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast faces potential rain disruptions, though conditions are expected to clear by the evening's scheduled start. All eyes are on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could debut after a stellar IPL season. This series also marks Shreyas Iyer's captaincy debut for India in the T20 format.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 7:45 AMNo debut, but loud cheers: Belfast crowd shows love for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - WATCH
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut is still pending, but the focus shifted to Ireland's historic 34-run victory in the first T20I. Despite the loss, Shreyas Iyer vowed a strong comeback. Ireland's debutants impressed, with Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard making immediate impacts, while Abhishek Sharma's quickfire fifty wasn't enough for India.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:51 PMNo Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IND vs IRE 1st T20I: When can the 15-year-old star makes his India debut next?
While fans were excited to see the international debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the ICT, he has been given the scratch in the first T20I in favor of the more experienced members of the squad.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:26 AMIndia vs Ireland 1st T20I, Belfast weather forecast: Rain threat looms over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's likely India debut
India's T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast faces potential rain disruptions, though conditions are expected to clear by the evening's scheduled start. All eyes are on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could debut after a stellar IPL season. This series also marks Shreyas Iyer's captaincy debut for India in the T20 format.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:13 PMIndia vs Ireland 1st T20I live streaming: When and where to watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's expected debut?
India's white-ball tour of Ireland commences Friday, June 26, with Shreyas Iyer set to captain the T20I side for the first time. Excitement builds around 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential international debut. The matches begin an hour earlier at 6:00 PM IST to avoid a clash with India's Women's T20 World Cup fixture. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the series live.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 3:23 AMIndia vs Ireland 1st T20I 2026 predicted lineups with potential Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut at Belfast
Check out the predicted playing 11 and team news for India vs Ireland 1st T20I in Belfast, featuring 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential record-breaking debut.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 2:50 PM‘Lifetime subscription to pressure’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt defence of Sanju Samson
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 AM'There is pressure on us': Pakistan's ICC trophy drought adds to players' burden
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 3:19 AM'The swagger is back' - Sammy thrilled with West Indies' T20I surge- ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 17, 2026, 9:22 AM'His confidence is worsening': R Ashwin slams India's exclusion of 'run machine' Yashasvi Jaiswal after NZ ODIs snub
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 16, 2026, 10:34 AMRew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
ICC T20 World Cup•Oct 15, 2026, 6:32 AM'India have totally spoiled Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's confidence': Former cricketer makes bold claim
