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Ireland's 2026 Cricket Bonanza: India T20Is, New Zealand Test, and Women's World Cup

Cricket Ireland has unveiled a comprehensive home schedule for its men's and women's teams for the 2026 season. The men's side will host a landmark Test against New Zealand and a two-match T20I series against India, alongside a five-ODI series against Afghanistan. The women's team will compete in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and host a tri-series with West Indies and Pakistan as preparation. They will also participate in the ICC Women's Championship, hosting and touring several top nations.

Key Points: Ireland's 2026 Home Cricket Schedule: India T20Is, NZ Test

  • Hosts India for two T20Is in June 2026
  • Men's team plays only Test vs New Zealand
  • Women's team in T20 World Cup & ICC Championship
  • Home summer includes Afghanistan ODIs & women's tri-series
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Ireland announce packed home schedule, to host India for two T20Is in June 2026

Cricket Ireland announces a packed 2026 home schedule featuring India T20Is, a Test vs New Zealand, Afghanistan ODIs, and major women's series.

"Ireland will start the season by hosting 2021 ICC World Test Champions New Zealand - Cricket Ireland"

Dublin, March 21

Cricket Ireland has announced a packed home schedule for its men's and women's team, which includes two T20Is against India in June.

Ireland men's and women's sides have a packed home summer ahead, as Cricket Ireland announced a host of fixtures for both sides, marking a landmark year with several major assignments.

Ireland will start the season by hosting 2021 ICC World Test Champions New Zealand at Belfast from May 27-30 onwards, as per ICC.

Following this will be a two-match T20I series against India from June 26-28.

From August 5 to 14 onwards, Ireland will be hosting Afghanistan for five ODIs.

Meanwhile, the women's team will gear up for the fourth edition of the ICC Women's Championship. As part of the cycle, Ireland will host India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and West Indies, while touring England, Australia, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka.

The schedule kickstarts with a home series against West Indies in July, followed by away tours to England in September and Zimbabwe in early 2027.

Ireland is also set to feature in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales this summer starting from June 12 onwards. Ireland is placed in Group B alongside England, defending champions New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka and West Indies.

In preparation for the marquee event, they will host a tri-series featuring West Indies and Pakistan from May 28 onwards.

Ireland's home schedule:

-Men's

*Only Test

Ireland v New Zealand - 27-30 May 2026, Stormont, Belfast

*T20I

1st T20I - v India, 26 June, Stormont, Belfast

2nd T20I - v India, 28 June, Stormont, Belfast

*ODI

1st ODI - v Afghanistan, 5 August, Bready

2nd ODI - v Afghanistan, 7 August, Bready

3rd ODI - v Afghanistan, 10 August, Stormont, Belfast

4th ODI - v Afghanistan, 12 August Stormont, Belfast

5th ODI - v Afghanistan, 14 August, Stormont, Belfast

-Women's

*T20I Tri-Series

28 May - Ireland Women v West Indies, Clontarf

29 May - Pakistan Women v West Indies, Clontarf

31 May - Ireland Women v Pakistan Women, Clontarf

1 June - Ireland Women v West Indies Women, Clontarf

3 June - Pakistan Women v West Indies Women, Clontarf

4 June - Ireland Women v Pakistan Women, Clontarf

*ODI

1st ODI - v West Indies, 10 July, Bready

2nd ODI - v West Indies, 12 July, Bready

3rd ODI - v West Indies, 15 July, Bready

1st ODI - v England, 1 September, Leicestershire

2nd ODI - v England, 3 September, Derbyshire

3rd ODI - v England, 6 September, Worcestershire.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Dublin, this is brilliant! The Stormont ground in Belfast is lovely. Hope the weather holds up in June. It's a short series, but any chance to see Kohli or Bumrah live is a treat. Tickets will sell out in minutes!
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Arjun K
Only two T20Is? Feels a bit short-changed, to be honest. Ireland is a competitive side and it would be better for their development, and our preparation, to have at least a 3-match series. BCCI should schedule more games against emerging teams.
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Priyanka N
Fantastic to see the women's team getting such a busy schedule! Hosting India, NZ, Pak, WI is huge for Ireland Women's cricket. The tri-series before the T20 World Cup is smart planning. More power to the women's game globally! 👏
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Karthik V
June 2026 is still far away! By then, our team might look very different. Hope this is on the calendar after the next T20 World Cup. Ireland playing a Test against New Zealand is the real highlight here - more nations playing the long format is always good.
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Michael C
Great to see Ireland hosting so much cricket. The Afghan ODI series will be a cracker too. For Indian fans, the time difference isn't too bad for watching from India. Expecting high scores at Stormont if it's a flat track.

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