Team India to play 2 T20Is vs Ireland on June 26-28 before England white-ball series

Cricket Ireland officially announced the schedule for India series in June as part of their summer fixtures.

It seems everything has been finalised for yet another series for Team India. The BCCI has added a short tour of Ireland to India’s already packed calendar for 2026, before they head to England. The two teams will play two T20Is on June 26 and 28 before they head to England for 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs.

India vs Ireland in June

Cricket Ireland announced on March 20 that India would play two T20Is in Stormont, Belfast, on June 26 and 28. This will be India’s first tour of Belfast since 2007. This will be the first T20I assignment for the T20 World Champions. India last toured Ireland in 2023 for a three-match T20I series, winning the series 2-0.

Ireland will also have a new T20I captain for this series after Paul Stirling stepped down following a poor T20 World Cup campaign. As for India, many T20I regulars could be rested to try out IPL performers.

After the IPL 2026 concludes on May 31, the Indian team will play a Test against Afghanistan, post which this series will be played. Following that, a three-match ODI series awaits Shubman Gill & boys.

Packed calendar for Team India

There is literally no break for the cricket fans, as in July-August, the Indian team is Sri Lanka-bound for a Test series, and a three-match T20I series is likely to be added. There could be a Zimbabwe series, which could be squeezed in between. Nothing is finalised, but it is to be played out in September as well.

Then West Indies home series follows, where they play three ODIs and five T20Is. In October, also the Asian Games is scheduled, where Team India will be expected to defend their title. Also is October, the Indian team will travel to New Zealand for an all-format series.

After the NZ series, there would be a white-ball series vs SL, and then early next year would be the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2027, before the IPL 2027.

India Cricket Schedule 2026