New Delhi: India’s first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast in the afternoon. The match marks the start of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, where 15-year-old batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can make his much-awaited international debut. However, the weather can have a big impact on how much cricket fans watch.
Will it rain? India vs Ireland 1st T20I equality?
Forecasts suggest rain could cause disruption 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 PM: 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 particularly heavy in the rain, raising the possibility of delays if the rain lingers around Stormont.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Good story to begin with
There is encouraging news for fans. Conditions are expected to improve by the evening, when the games start.At 6:00 PM local time, the forecast predicts:Temperature: 18°CConditions: Partly cloudyChance of rain: only 4%humidity: 83%Wind: 11 km/hDistance: 7 kmIf the forecast is correct, the teams could go close to the game despite the rain in the morning.
All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Apart from the season, the main focus will be on young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is expected to play for India after an amazing IPL 2026 season and excellent performances in India A.The youngster has made a head of choice for the team management, with India’s top order containing big names like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.The series will also mark Shreyas Iyer’s debut as India’s T20I captain after taking over from Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Match timings and live streaming
Place: Civil Service Cricket Ground, Stormont, BelfastDates: Friday, June 26The game starts: 6:00 PM ISTLive TV: Sony Sports NetworkLlive stream: SonyLIV app and website
