Dublin [Ireland], March 21 (ANI): Cricket Ireland has announced a 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.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.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 TestIreland v New Zealand – 27-30 May 2026, Stormont, Belfast*T20I1st T20I – v India, 26 June, Stormont, Belfast2nd T20I – v India, 28 June, Stormont, Belfast*ODI1st ODI – v Afghanistan, 5 August, Bready2nd ODI – v Afghanistan, 7 August, Bready3rd ODI – v Afghanistan, 10 August, Stormont, Belfast4th ODI – v Afghanistan, 12 August Stormont, Belfast5th ODI – v Afghanistan, 14 August, Stormont, Belfast-Women’s*T20I Tri-Series28 May – Ireland Women v West Indies, Clontarf29 May – Pakistan Women v West Indies, Clontarf31 May – Ireland Women v Pakistan Women, Clontarf1 June – Ireland Women v West Indies Women, Clontarf3 June – Pakistan Women v West Indies Women, Clontarf4 June – Ireland Women v Pakistan Women, Clontarf*ODI1st ODI – v West Indies, 10 July, Bready2nd ODI – v West Indies, 12 July, Bready3rd ODI – v West Indies, 15 July, Bready1st ODI – v England, 1 September, Leicestershire2nd ODI – v England, 3 September, Derbyshire3rd ODI – v England, 6 September, Worcestershire. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)


