New Delhi: India’s first T20I against Ireland at Stormont Civil Service Cricket Ground on Friday may be affected by the weather, with rain expected during the day in Belfast. The match marks the beginning of a new era for captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will also make his much-awaited international debut. However, weather can have a big impact on the number of cricket fans attending matches.
Will rain affect it? India vs Ireland 1st T20I match?
Weather forecasts suggest there may be rain disruptions in Belfast.Hourly forecast (local time):9:00 AM: 16°C – 45% chance of rain10:00 AM: 17°C – 50%11:00 AM: 18°C ​​– 55%12:00 noon: 19°C – 60%1:00 PM: 20°C – 65%2:00 PM: 21°C – 55%3:00 PM: 22°C – 45%4:00 PM: 22°C – 40%5:00 pm: 21°C – 35%6:00 pm: 20°C – 30%The first half of the day looks to be most prone to showers and if the rain persists around Stormont the chances of delays will increase.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Good news scheduled to kick off
There’s some encouraging news for fans. Conditions are expected to improve by the time the game is scheduled to start in the evening.At 6:00 p.m. local time, the weather forecast forecast:Temperature: 18℃Weather conditions: partly cloudyChance of rain: only 4%Humidity: 83%Wind speed: 11 km/hVisibility: 7 kilometersIf the weather forecast holds true, the team could come close to a full game despite the threat of rain earlier in the day.
All eyes are on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Weather aside, much of the attention has been on teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to make his debut in India after a stunning IPL 2026 season and a stellar performance for India A.The selection of the youngster has created a headache for the team management, as India already has established names like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan among its top players.The series will also mark the first time Shreyas Iyer will captain India in T20I after taking over from Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Match Timing and Live Streaming
site: Stormont Civil Service Cricket Ground, Belfastdate: Friday, June 26The game starts: 6:00 PM (US Standard Time)Live TV: sony sports networkLI’m live streaming: SonyLIV app and website
