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The India tour of Ireland 2026<\/strong><\/a> kicks off tomorrow at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast with an intriguing first T20I. Marking a significant changing of the guard, a rejuvenated Indian side enters the series under the leadership of newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>, alongside vice-captain Tilak Varma<\/strong>. The visitors boast an explosive batting unit featuring the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson,<\/strong> and Ishan Kishan<\/strong>. Furthermore, cricket fans are eagerly monitoring the inclusion of teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi<\/strong>, who could script history as India<\/strong>\u2018s youngest-ever international debutant if he makes the final XI.<\/p>\n On the other hand, the hosts are beginning their own fresh chapter under newly appointed full-time captain Lorcan Tucker<\/strong>. Boasting dynamic, fearless match-winners such as Harry Tector, Ross Adair<\/strong>, and George Dockrell<\/strong>, Ireland<\/strong> will relish the opportunity to challenge the top-ranked T20I side on home soil. Historically a dangerous underdog, Ireland\u2019s familiarity with the lively local conditions makes them a tricky threat. With Belfast set to deliver pace-friendly wickets, fans can expect an electrifying encounter as a determined Irish team strives to upstage India\u2019s rising superstars and secure a momentous series lead.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> Ireland vs India 2026: T20I Series Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n