Key facts
- India vs Ireland T20I series begins in 2026
- Shreyas Iyer leads India for the first time as T20I captain
- Series available on live streaming and broadcast platforms
India's T20 International series against Ireland in 2026 is set to get underway, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Indian cricket with Shreyas Iyer taking charge as captain for the very first time in the format.
The series is being broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms, with cricket fans able to follow the action live. Olympics.com has published the full schedule and streaming details, giving audiences across India the information they need to tune in from the first ball.
For Indian cricket, the Ireland series represents more than just a bilateral contest. It is a controlled environment in which the team management can experiment with squad combinations, give opportunities to fringe players, and begin building a T20I identity under Iyer's leadership. Ireland, while not the most formidable opposition, have shown the ability to punch above their weight in T20 cricket on occasion.
With the broader T20 World Cup cycle now in motion and India's qualification scenarios still being mapped out, every series carries added weight. Fans will be watching closely to see which new faces stake a claim and how Iyer stamps his personality on the team both strategically and in terms of team culture.