India Returns to Belfast After 19 Years
- The national cricket team of India will compete against the Ireland cricket team in a two-match T20I series. The upcoming series between the two teams will mark India's first visit to Belfast in almost 19 years.
- India last played at this location during the year 2007. The team has visited Ireland repeatedly since that time but has yet to compete at Belfast.
Match Schedule
The two matches in the series will take place on the following dates:
- First T20I: June 26
- Second T20I: June 28
Recent Tours and Context
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reports that India has visited Ireland three times during the past few years.
- The team will visit the Belfast venue for their first match after an extended period of time.
Tour Sequence and Upcoming Matches
The Ireland series will precede India's upcoming tour of England. This tour will be the team's first overseas experience since they completed the T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League tournaments.
After completing the Ireland tour:
- The Indian team will play limited-overs matches in England
- The team will also play at home against Afghanistan national cricket team
The home series against Afghanistan will include:
- One Test match
- A three-match ODI series
