LIVE BLOG28 Jun 2026 | 06:06:56 PM ISTSynopsisIndia's bowling unit is all set to face a tough challenge against a high-on-confidence Ireland side in the upcoming second T20I of the bilateral series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. After a historic and convincing maiden T20I victory over the reigning world champions on Friday, the host team, Ireland, has an unprecedented opportunity to script history by sealing the series. Meanwhile, India finds itself in a wounded position under new captain Shreyas Iyer, who became the fourth Indian skipper to lose his maiden T20I in charge. The visitors will look to draw inspiration from their 2024 campaign in Zimbabwe, where they bounced back from an opening loss to claim a dominant series win, though the short two-match window in Ireland leaves no room for further errors before they head to England.India in Ireland, 2 T20I Series, 2026LIVE NOW - Civil Service Cricket Club, BelfastIreland13/0Overs: 1.3/20IndiaBowlingOvers: /20India's bowling unit is all set to face a tough challenge against a high-on-confidence Ireland side in the upcoming second T20I of the bilateral series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.After a historic and convincing maiden T20I victory over the reigning world champions on Friday, the host team, Ireland, has an unprecedented opportunity to script history by sealing the series. Meanwhile, India finds itself in a wounded position under new captain Shreyas Iyer, who became the fourth Indian skipper to lose his maiden T20I in charge. The visitors will look to draw inspiration from their 2024 campaign in Zimbabwe, where they bounced back from an opening loss to claim a dominant series win, though the short two-match window in Ireland leaves no room for further errors before they head to England.During their opening fixture, Ireland outplayed the T20I behemoths by showing better recovery from batting setbacks and executing a much more cohesive bowling plan. The hype surrounding the potential international debut of India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains high, though batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hinted that the team is unlikely to drop in-form players just to hand out opportunities. While Lorcan Tucker's men have absolutely no reason to tinker with their winning combination, India is under immense pressure to restore pride and achieve parity in the series.The visitors are struggling to find rhythm in their pace department, particularly after Prasidh Krishna leaked 57 runs in his four overs during the opening game. This could prompt the inclusion of uncapped bowler Prince Yadav to add a fresh dimension to the attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. India's top order, featuring Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, will need to counter the seam movement on offer, especially against Ireland's impressive debutant Jai Moondra, who stood out in the first match.Ireland, on the other hand, appear well-prepared and completely revitalized, riding a massive wave of momentum that was further amplified by their women's team registering a historic World Cup win over the West Indies. With aggressive openers like Ross Adair and the stability of Harry Tector, the Irish batting unit has shown the intent required to challenge India's star-studded lineup. The home side will trust the disciplined bowling of Matthew Humphreys and Ben White to build scoreboard pressure on a Stormont surface that has proven to heavily favor teams defending totals.In conclusion, Ireland's local familiarity and historic momentum give them a psychological edge, while India's desperate need for redemption and superior paper strength pose a formidable counter-challenge. The match promises an exciting contest between a rising Associate force chasing dreams and a global powerhouse fighting to keep their unbeaten series streak since January 2024 alive.Squads:Ireland: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (w/c), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matthew Hollard, Stephen Doheny, Reuben Wilson, Gavin Hoey.India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Suryansh Shedge, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi. Show more Show less1 New UpdateIreland vs India Live : Harshit Rana delivers a tight ball to Tim TectorIn the 1.2 over, Harshit Rana bowls to Tim Tector, who defends it well, resulting in no run scored.Ireland vs India Live : Tim Tector plays a cautious shotIn the 1.1 over, Harshit Rana delivers a length ball that moves away. Tim Tector, attempting to play it, pushes away from his body and inadvertently edges it towards the off side.Ireland vs India Live : Adair's brilliance turns the over in Ireland's favorArshdeep was delivering an impressive over, but Adair stepped up, launching a couple of powerful shots down the ground, giving Ireland a strong start.Ireland vs India Live Score : Adair's effortless six showcases his skillIn the 0.6 over, Arshdeep Singh to Ross Adair, and it's another SIX! Adair executed a challenging shot with remarkable ease, creating just enough space for himself as he shaped back.Ireland vs India Live Score : Ross Adair hits a massive six off Arshdeep SinghIn the 0.5 over, Arshdeep Singh delivers to Ross Adair, and what a shot! Adair connects beautifully, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a six. That's a much-needed breakthrough for him!Ireland vs India Live Score : Arshdeep delivers a tight ball to AdairIn the 0.4 over, Arshdeep Singh bowls to Ross Adair, who defends it back to the bowler, resulting in no run. A well-placed delivery that keeps the pressure on the batsman.Ireland vs India Live Score : Arshdeep strikes with precision against AdairIn the 0.3 over, Arshdeep Singh delivers a perfect delivery that clips the top of off stump. Ross Adair skillfully guides it towards backward point, looking to rotate the strike.Ireland vs India Live Score : Arshdeep's delivery leaves Adair frustratedIn the 0.2 over, Arshdeep Singh bowls to Ross Adair, who takes a massive swing but fails to connect, missing the ball completely.Ireland vs India Live Updates : Arshdeep Singh delivers a quick runIn the 0.1 over, Arshdeep Singh bowls to Tim Tector, and the ball races away for runs right off the bat.Ireland vs India Live Updates : Series decider kicks off in lovely StormontHere we go, the series decider is about to begin! The weather is delightful at Stormont, and we have a good turnout of fans ready to witness the action.Ireland vs India Live Updates : National anthems set the stage for the matchWe're moments away from the action, but first, the match officials and players from both teams are taking their positions for the national anthems. India’s anthem will be played first, followed by that of Ireland.Ireland vs India Live Updates : Tilak Varma discusses vice-captaincy responsibilitiesIn a brief conversation, India's vice-captain Tilak Varma expressed his satisfaction with the role, recognizing the increased responsibilities it entails. Drawing from his experience leading at the age-group level and with India A, he emphasizes his commitment to sharing valuable insights during matches.Ireland vs India Live Updates : India's playing XI against Ireland revealedIn the clash against Ireland, India has announced their playing XI featuring Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer as captain, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and debutants Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav, alongside Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh.Ireland vs India Live Score Updates : Ireland's historic win sets up thrilling deciderIn a stunning upset, Ireland triumphed over India by 34 runs at Stormont, marking their first victory against them in any format. With a 1-0 lead in the series, the upcoming match at Civil Service Cricket Club promises to be a thrilling contest, as Ireland aims for a historic T20I series win against the world champions.Ireland vs India Live Score Updates : Head-to-HeadIreland & India have played a total of 9, where Ireland has won 1 matches & lost 8 matches, where no matches were tied.Thus, with a 11.11 winning percentage, Ireland will enter as favourites into the match.Ireland vs India Live Score Updates : Match VenueThe Match will be played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.Founded in 1949, this venue accommodates 6,000 spectators. It hosted its inaugural ODI between Ireland and England on June 13, 2006. Currently, it is undergoing significant renovations, including a new multi-purpose pavilion. Located just four miles from the city center and a quick 15-minute drive from the City Airport, access is quite convenient.Ireland vs India Live Score Updates : Tournament scheduleThe India vs Ireland T20 Series 2026 schedule features an exciting two-match T20I series between India and Ireland, promising thrilling cricket action for fans. The series offers both teams an opportunity to showcase their skills in the shortest format, with each match expected to deliver high-quality cricket and memorable performances. Stay updated with the complete India vs Ireland T20 Series 2026 fixtures, including match dates, timings, venues, results, scorecards, squads, match highlights, and series updates, so you never miss a moment of the action.: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/IRE-vs-INDt20-match-today-2026-live-score-updates-Ireland-vs-India-live-match-score-today-28-June-2026/liveblog/132050658.cmsIreland vs India Live Score Updates : Where to watchCricket fans can watch the Ireland vs India match live on -- on the Sony LIV app.: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/IRE-vs-INDt20-match-today-2026-live-score-updates-Ireland-vs-India-live-match-score-today-28-June-2026/liveblog/132050658.cmsIreland vs India Live Score Updates : India vs Ireland T20 Match 2026 Live CoverageThe India vs Ireland T20 Series 2026 features two exciting T20I matches between India and Ireland, with both teams aiming to build momentum and showcase their strength in the shortest format of the game. Cricket fans can look forward to competitive contests, standout individual performances, and thrilling moments across the series. Stay updated with live scores, playing XIs, match results, scorecards, squads, player statistics, and expert analysis from the India vs Ireland T20 Series 2026.