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 long-awaited international debut. However, the weather can have a big impact on how much cricket fans will see.
Will the rain affect the India vs Ireland 1st T20I answer?
The forecast suggests there is a chance of intermittent rain in Belfast.Hourly forecast (local time):9:00: 16°C – 45% chance of rain10:00: 17°C – 50%11:00: 18°C ​​- 55%12:00: 19°C – 60%13:00: 20°C – 65%14:00: 21°C – 55%15:00: 22°C – 45%16:00: 22°C – 40%17:00: 21°C – 35%18:00: 20°C – 30%The first half of the day appears to be most susceptible to showers, increasing the possibility of delays if the rain persists around Stormont.
India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Good news for the scheduled start
There is encouraging news for fans. Conditions are expected to improve by the evening, around the scheduled start of the match.At 18:00 local time, the forecast predicts:Temperature: 18°CConditions: Partly cloudyChance of rain: Only 4%Humidity: 83%Wind: 11 km/hVisibility: 7 kmIf the forecast holds, the teams could move closer to a full game despite the threat of rain earlier in the day.
All eyes are on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Time aside, much attention will be on teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is in line for a possible India debut after a stunning IPL 2026 season and impressive performances for India A.The youngster has given the team leadership a selection headache, with India’s top order already featuring established names such as 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 Time and Live Streaming
Place of action: Civil Service Cricket Ground, Stormont, BelfastDate: Friday, June 26The match starts: 18:00 ISTLive TV: Sony Sports NetworkLlive streaming: SonyLIV app and website
