India Aims to Level Series Against Ireland in Decisive Second T20I Today
The series finale in Belfast sees India looking to bounce back against Ireland after their historic win in the opening T20I.
The story
Following Ireland's historic 34-run victory over India in the first T20I yesterday, the focus now shifts to the series decider at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast today. Ireland will be seeking to clinch a memorable series win against the reigning T20 world champions, a feat that would further cement their growing presence on the international stage.
For India, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, the second T20I presents an opportunity to level the two-match series and avoid a whitewash. The match promises to be a compelling contest as both teams vie for supremacy.
Series in play
India tour of Ireland 2026. 2nd T20I today; Ireland leads 1-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 rating) | Australia holds the top spot in the longest format. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (121 rating) | India leads the 50-over format rankings. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (275 rating) | India is the top-ranked team in T20 Internationals. |
| World Test Championship (2025-27) | 1. Australia (87.50 PCT) | Australia leads the current WTC cycle standings, with South Africa in second. |
What we'll be watching
- Ireland vs India [T20I], India tour of Ireland 2026, Belfast (2026-06-28)
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