Cricket Ireland has announced a packed home summer schedule for both its men's and women's teams. The men will host New Zealand for a Test, India for two T20Is in June, and Afghanistan for five ODIs. The women will play a tri-series and ODIs.
Cricket Ireland announces 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.
Men's Home Summer Details
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.
Women's Team Gears Up for Major Tournaments
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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