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 during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his much-awaited international debut. However, the weather can have a big say in how cricket fans can watch it.
Rain will affect India vs Ireland 1st T20I match?
The forecast suggests there is a chance of rain breaks 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%15:00: 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 the most vulnerable to rain, increasing the possibility of delays if the rain persists around Stormont.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Good news for the expected start
There is encouraging news for fans. Conditions are expected to improve by the evening, around the scheduled start of the match.At 6:00 PM local time, the forecast calls for:Temperature: 18°CConditions: Partly cloudyChance of Rain: Only 4%Humidity: 83%Wind: 11 km/hVisibility: 7 kmIf the forecast holds, the teams could get closer to a full match despite the threat of rain earlier in the day.
All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Apart from the weather, most of the focus will be on teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is in line for a possible India debut after a splendid IPL 2026 season and impressive performances for India A.The youngster has created a selection headache for the team management, with India’s top order already featuring established names like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.The series will also mark Shreyas Iyer’s first stint as India’s T20I captain after taking over from Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Match timing and live streaming
Place: Civil Service Cricket Ground, Stormont, BelfastDate: Friday, June 26The match begins: 6:00 PM ISTLive TV: Sony Sports NetworkLstreaming: SonyLIV app and website
